Fire Safety Team Leader WM BT1A

WMFS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service is seeking a Team Leader in Fire Safety to oversee a team of Fire Safety Inspectors. This role involves enhancing service delivery, managing team performance, and developing team skills. Ideal candidates should possess strong management experience and a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety. Benefits include flexible working, on-site gym, and health services. An exciting opportunity to contribute to community safety in Birmingham.

Benefits

Flexible and agile working arrangements

Free on-site gym facilities

Free on-site parking

24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Competent Fire Safety Inspector meeting Competency Framework standards.
• Ability to innovate and manage change for team improvement.
• Hold a full driving license and have use of your own car.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to improve service delivery and reduce risk.
• Manage team performance and report on activity to relevant authorities.
• Encourage and develop team members in their roles.

Skills

excellent communication skills

management experience

experience of driving a culture of change

project management experience

Education

Level 4 Diploma (Fire Safety Inspector Qualification)

Job description

Description

Fire Safety - Team leader

Watch Commander B / Technical 1A

Publish date: Thursday 13 November 2025

Closing date: Thursday 27 November 2025 at 12noon

Salary: WCB - 48202. Tech1A - 46142

Hours: WCB 42hrs. Tech1A 37hrs.

Overview

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England serving an area of 902km square and a population of more than 2.9 million people.

Our vision is Making the West Midlands safer stronger and healthier.

This vision and the strategic goals outlined in Our Strategy are what drives the people professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.

We are currently recruiting for several exciting roles within our Fire Safety team.

To be considered candidates must be competent Fire Safety Inspectors (FSIs) meeting the standards outlined in the Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators.

As a Team Leader the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong track record in leadership collaborative problem solving sound decision making and personal accountability. The role requires the ability to engage support inspire and motivate a diverse range of stakeholders - both internally and externally - to help deliver our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and achieve our Protection objectives. This is a vital contribution to safeguarding the communities of the West Midlands.

You must have the vision drive and passion to be a key member of the fire safety leadership team and to seek continual improvement in the teams delivery of Protection services. This should include the evolution of new delivery concepts and technological innovation to deliver our objectives. The drive for closer integration of Protection Prevention and Response forms part of this evolutionary journey.

Responsibilities

You will need to work collaboratively maximising opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of services to reduce risk and vulnerability and strengthening the economy through collaborative and inclusive approaches.

As well as delivering Protection activity and managing teams you will report on activity and performance within your team including PIM returns and 3PT as required internally and externally for the Home Office NFCC Fire Standards and HMICFRS.

As a team leader you will encourage and develop your teams in all aspects of their role maintaining existing competencies and developing new skills.

• excellent communication skills
• management experience
• experience of driving a culture of change with the ability to provide effective performance management
• experience of project management.

Essential experience and skills

• Level 4 Diploma (Fire Safety Inspector Qualification)
• be a competent Fire Safety Inspector
• hold a full driving licence and have use of your own car
• ability to innovate and effectively manage change to ensure the continual improvement of your team
• ability to reduce risk in areas identified by the RBIP and the Operations Commanders risk reduction strategies
• ability to quality assure and scrutinise the work undertaken by your team members and as needed provide reports or feedback on performance.

Benefits

We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including :

• flexible and agile working arrangements
• free on-site gym facilities
• free on-site parking.
• access to an in‑house occupational health (OH) facility including OH health and fitness advisors sports therapists physiotherapists cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.
• 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme
• wellbeing programmes
• blue light discounts across many retailers through partner schemes
• Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee) with access to discounted products and services.

Diversity

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under‑represented in our service we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member.

Who can apply

Applications are invited from competent Crew Commanders / Watch Commanders and non‑uniformed equivalent.

How to apply

To apply please complete the application questions outlining your skills and experiences in line with the job description (linked below).

Questions

If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal discussion please contact Station Commander Ian Jones or Fire Safety Manager Penny Watkins

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1