On-Call Station Manager - Lead Fire & Rescue Ops

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Schemes

Onsite gym

Parking

Job summary

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited is seeking a Station Manager On‑Call for Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service in Reading. The role oversees on‑call station leadership, recruitment, training, and performance management to enhance response times and service quality.

Applicants should hold Incident Command Level 1 and demonstrate capability in people management, process improvement, and cross‑team collaboration within a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong communication skills across departments and teams.
• Experience in people management and succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line management to on‑call stations and strengthen service delivery.
• Oversee recruitment, training oversight, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Champion on‑call workforce issues and act as hub for related knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Job description

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited is seeking a Station Manager On‑Call for Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service in Reading. The role oversees on‑call station leadership, recruitment, training, and performance management to enhance response times and service quality.

Applicants should hold Incident Command Level 1 and demonstrate capability in people management, process improvement, and cross‑team collaboration within a fast‑paced environment.