Operational Crew Commander – Transfer in

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

52 weeks fully paid maternity and adop

Flexible and agile working

On-site free gym

Free parking

In-house occupational health service

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing programmes

Blue light discounts

Sports and Welfare scheme

Job summary

West Midlands Fire Service is seeking a Crew Commander through transfer-in to manage and develop teams, driving a culture of professionalism and pride while maintaining high operational standards. The role aligns with the crew commander role map and emphasizes inclusive leadership and staff development.

Experience as a competent wholetime firefighter or existing wholetime Crew Commander is required, with a proven ability to lead and develop teams and individuals.

Qualifications

• Must be a competent wholetime firefighter or current wholetime Crew Commander.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Committed to inclusive leadership and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop teams and individuals.
• Lead with positive, inclusive approaches so others can maximise their strengths.
• Instil a culture of professionalism and pride.
• Plan and coordinate workloads.
• Support, drive and promote the organisational strategy.
• Maintain operational excellence and high standards.
• Work to the crew commander role map.

Skills

Communication

Cultural awareness

Leadership

Self-awareness

Job description

West Midlands Fire Service is filling Crew Commander posts by transfer-in, for leaders who will manage and develop teams. The core of the work is setting a culture of professionalism and pride, planning workloads and driving the service's strategy while keeping operational standards high. The role is aligned to the crew commander role map and puts inclusive leadership and personal development at its centre. Only competent wholetime firefighters and existing wholetime Crew Commanders can apply, and the service particularly encourages applications from women and Black and minority ethnic staff.

What the job involves

• Manage and develop teams and individuals
• Lead with positive, inclusive approaches so others can maximise their strengths
• Instil a culture of professionalism and pride
• Plan and coordinate workloads
• Support, drive and promote the organisational strategy
• Maintain operational excellence and high standards
• Work to the crew commander role map

Experience

• Competent wholetime firefighter, or existing wholetime Crew Commander
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams and individuals

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Cultural awareness
• Strong leadership skills
• Understanding of own leadership style, strengths and development areas, with commitment to developing others

What’s offered

• 52 weeks fully paid maternity and adoption leave
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• On-site free gym and free parking
• In-house occupational health service, including physiotherapy and counselling
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programmes
• Blue light discounts across many retailers
• Sports and Welfare scheme with discounted products and services, for a small fee