Fire Safety Watch Manager - Lead & Develop Your Team

Ad Warrior Ltd

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

4 days ago

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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

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

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