Fire Safety Watch Manager - Lead & Develop Your Team

Ad Warrior Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship programme

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a Watch Manager to lead the Fire Safety Team, shaping risk-based fire safety delivery and professional development. You will manage inspectors, drive high standards and ensure inspections meet statutory requirements.

The role offers a structured apprenticeship programme leading to nationally recognised fire safety qualifications, with opportunities to influence community risk reduction and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Evidence of leading and developing teams at supervisory manager level.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Ability to undertake a structured apprenticeship programme.
• Experience in regulatory, compliance or assurance environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Fire Safety Inspectors.
• Support delivery of risk-based fire safety activities across the Service area.
• Ensure high-quality inspections and enforcement in line with legislation and standards.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic development of Fire Safety services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

People development

Performance management

Education

Structured apprenticeship to fire safety qualifications

Job description

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a Watch Manager to lead the Fire Safety Team, shaping risk-based fire safety delivery and professional development. You will manage inspectors, drive high standards and ensure inspections meet statutory requirements.

The role offers a structured apprenticeship programme leading to nationally recognised fire safety qualifications, with opportunities to influence community risk reduction and service improvement.