Head of Emergency Response

Mitie Group plc.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. in Oxford is seeking an experienced Head of Emergency Response / Fire & Rescue Station Manager to oversee BMW's on-site operations. You will lead multiple response teams, ensure training and compliance, and develop effective drills.

The role demands strong leadership, a background in fire and rescue, and the ability to implement learning strategies while collaborating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as Watch Manager or Station Manager in Fire and Rescue.
• Strong training background and ability to develop training plans.
• Familiar with Microsoft 365 and willing to learn other software.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple response teams and ensure compliance.
• Review training aligned with NFCC and National Operational Guidance.
• Develop lesson plans and drill programmes.
• Manage contract-related equipment.

Skills

Watch Manager

Leadership

Training

Education

Fire & Rescue Training Qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Overview

Head of Emergency Response / Fire & Rescue Station Manager, for BMW based in Oxford

Main Duties

To manage multiple response teams, ensuring staff are fully trained and compliant in their role. This includes elements such as BA, First Aid and dealing with a range of hazardous materials. Ideally the candidate will have a training qualification and background. Will also manage teams associated with the contract. Tasks will include;

• A continual review of response training aligned with National Operational Guidance and NFCC
• Ongoing review of PdrPro, ensuring all staff training is in date
• Creation of lesson plans and drill programmes
• Training new response staff and developing existing staff
• Ensure employees fitness standards are tested and maintained
• Management of the clients response related equipment

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Watch Manager or Station Manager with a strong background in Fire and Rescue. Must be able to cover operational duties from time to time and be physically fit. Must be self-motivated and resilient with a passion to moving the service we provide forward through training and development. We will also require the successful applicant to be familiar with or willing to learn the suite of software packages available, but not limited to Microsoft 365.
The successful applicant will have excellent written and verbal, communication and interpersonal skills who always demonstrates our values, acting as a role model to their teams.
Must be able to demonstrate outstanding leadership and will use their personal impact to support organisational change. You will be essential in developing ways of working that enhance our ability to respond to the needs of the contract.