Group Manager - Operational Preparedness & Community Risk

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fire and rescue service seeks a Group Manager – Operational Preparedness to lead efforts in Strategic & Community Risk and Operational Resilience. You will drive the delivery of Community Risk Management Plan projects and create effective teams to support community safety. Applicants must be a competent Station Manager or higher, with leadership experience and the ability to command advanced operational incidents. Flexible working arrangements available, including remote options.

Qualifications

• Must be a substantive and competent Station Manager or higher grade.
• Experience in managing a team or function.
• Ability to command operational incidents at Level 3/Advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic & Community Risk and Operational Resilience.
• Manage delivery of Community Risk Management Plan projects.
• Create professional, effective, high performing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Decision-making

Influencing skills

Education

NJC Station Manager role map competency

Job description

A local fire and rescue service seeks a Group Manager – Operational Preparedness to lead efforts in Strategic & Community Risk and Operational Resilience. You will drive the delivery of Community Risk Management Plan projects and create effective teams to support community safety. Applicants must be a competent Station Manager or higher, with leadership experience and the ability to command advanced operational incidents. Flexible working arrangements available, including remote options.