National Resilience, MTA Capability Advisor – Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in the UK is seeking a qualified MTA Capability Advisor to coordinate MTA assurance processes and support national resilience efforts. The ideal candidate is a competent Station Manager with experience in managing MTA capabilities and strong stakeholder influence skills. This role involves national travel and offers a full-time, fixed-term contract until March 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience managing MTA capabilities in a fire service context.
• Competent Station Manager rank or equivalent.
• Strong skills in presenting information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and support the assurance process for MTA.
• Support exercises deploying NR capabilities.
• Build relationships with government officials and MTA Policy leads.

Skills

MTA capability management

Stakeholder influence

Report writing

Job description

National Resilience, MTA Capability Advisor – Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

As the Lead Authority for National Resilience (NR), Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting for a Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA) Capability Advisor.

The postholder will co-ordinate and support the assurance process; support exercises deploying NR capabilities; and provide advice and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders to maximise the benefits of the MTA capability.

Build strong relationships with government officials and work effectively with MTA Policy leads to help shape the future of MTA assurance and response, and will play a key role in the MTA Capability review.

Candidates will currently need to be a minimum rank of substantive and competent Station Manager. Applicants will have experience of managing MTA capabilities; and have experience of working with NR assets with a particular focus on JESIP and the MTA capability.

In addition, applicants should have strong skills in producing and presenting information, including reports, to a wide range of stakeholders and are able to influence at a high organisational level.

Key Details:

• Hours: 42 hours per week
• Location: An agreed base of work with national travel required
• Contract: Full time, fixed term secondment until 31st March 2026
• Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 19th October 2025
• Interview Date: Monday 3rd November 2025

About Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service: We are at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism.