Area Manager – Talent Pool – Avon Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in the United Kingdom seeks an Area Manager to lead within the Fire and Rescue Service. The role calls for inspiring leaders who can design and implement effective strategies for service improvement. Candidates should have extensive experience in Community Safety, a strong leadership background, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. Additionally, the role offers a competitive salary with a flexible duty allowance and the chance to make real impacts on community safety.

Qualifications

• Competent to operate at Incident Command Level 3 or equivalent.
• Extensive experience of Community Safety issues is essential.
• Confidence in designing and implementing strategy is required.
• Experienced in managing people, budget, and resources is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire teams within the Fire and Rescue Service.
• Design and implement effective strategies for service improvement.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Change management

Community Safety knowledge

Operational resource management

Education

A Level 5 Qualification in Leadership and Management

Job description

Area Manager – Talent Pool – Avon Fire and Rescue Service

Summary of role

Avon Fire and Rescue Service are seeking inspiring and dynamic, values‑based leaders, who can respond to challenge through innovative and ambitious strategic leadership as part of our Service Leadership Team. The service is seeking to expand our Area Manager talent pool for potential vacancies arising. This is an exciting time to be joining our Senior Leadership Team, who will help shape and deliver on our ambitious plans.

We are looking for candidates with an enthusiastic and innovative approach to leadership, extensive Fire and Rescue Service knowledge, ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and drive continual improvement across our Service to make our communities safer.

What we will need from you

Essential:

• Assessed as competent to operate at Incident Command Level 3, or equivalent practical experience.
• A Level 5 Qualification in Leadership and Management, or equivalent practical experience at Group Manager level and above.
• Extensive, wide ranging experience of Community Safety issues, combined with a sound knowledge of operational services and other fire service disciplines.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the functions of, and the issues facing the Fire and Rescue Service.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills to support effective communication and networking necessary to running an effective function.
• Confidence, ability and desire to design and implement strategy, and the personal qualities necessary to inspire others to deliver high quality services.
• Experience managing people, budget and operational resources.
• Proven track record of working in a dynamic changing environment, delivering innovation across a Fire and Rescue Service and leading efficiency initiatives.
• Experience in driving and managing change, display a high level of inter‑personal skills and an inclusive leadership style which encourages engagement.
• Ability to act as an ambassador for professional standards demonstrating personal integrity and values in your approach.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders and articulate strategy and vision, while understanding how to achieve positive outcomes.
• Extensive experience of leading others to deliver strategic plans, and monitoring and evaluating performance to ensure the effectiveness of service delivery and a commitment to improving public safety.
• Knowledge, skills and behaviours to demonstrate excellent leadership qualities which align with the NFCC Leadership Framework and Core Code of Ethics, professional standards and our Service Values.
• Current full driving licence and the ability to respond to operational incidents as required.

Salary: Area Manager B with an additional 20% flexible duty allowance