Station Manager

Liverpool Airport Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airport authority in Liverpool is seeking a permanent Station Manager for the Rescue and Firefighting Services (RFFS) Team. This role requires strong leadership and effective communication skills, as you will be responsible for maintaining high performance within the team and supporting the Senior Airport Fire Officer to meet regulatory obligations. The ideal candidate will have experience operating at a supervisory level, with a solid understanding of Incident Command Systems. A range of competitive benefits is offered, including a pension scheme and healthcare.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Healthcare scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym

Holiday buy-out scheme

Electric car benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum experience operating in the role of RFFS Supervisor.
• Evidence of appropriate operational and Incident Command experience.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire a high-performance team.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward initiatives and business-as-usual activities in a professional manner.
• Inspire and maintain outstanding performance from the team.
• Support the Senior Airport Fire Officer in meeting regulatory duties.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Team player

Job description

Overview

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has an exciting opportunity for a permanent Station Manager within the Rescue and Firefighting Services (RFFS) Team.

We invite applications from colleagues with operational sector competence to Aviation Supervisor level who possess a sound understanding of Incident Command Systems (ICS) and Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles (JESIP).

Responsibilities

The Station Manager is an integral part of the RFFS Management Team, responsible for driving forward initiatives and business-as-usual activities in a professional, inclusive, innovative and effective manner. The role requires the ability to inspire and maintain outstanding performance from others, lead by example, and support the Senior Airport Fire Officer in meeting regulatory, statutory and legal duties. You will be committed to developing yourself and taking an active role in developing your team.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience operating in the role of RFFS Supervisor. • Evidence of appropriate operational and Incident Command experience. • Strong leadership skills and an exceptional team‑player with the ability to inspire a high‑performance team. • Highly effective communication skills and the ability to lead by example. • Commitment to Liverpool John Lennon Airport values and values understanding of Incident Command Systems and Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free on‑site parking
• Healthcare scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On‑site gym
• Holiday buy‑out scheme
• Electric car benefit scheme

Application

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