Station Manager Promotional Pathway & Inter Service Transfer

WFS Patron; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

WFS Patron is seeking a Station Manager within the Greater Manchester area to lead and support operational incidents, plan activities and allocate resources effectively. You will develop teams, drive performance and influence decision making while mentoring colleagues to achieve organisational goals.

The role requires proven experience as a Wholetime Watch Manager or Station Manager in a UK Fire and Rescue Service, with strong leadership, communication and change-management skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence as a permanent Wholetime Watch Manager or Station Manager within a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
• Proven capability in planning, managing high performing teams, cultural change and developing people.
• Operational awareness at a Watch Manager level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational incidents and drills.
• Plan activities and allocate resources efficiently.
• Select personnel and develop teams to meet objectives.
• Drive performance and support decision making across the service.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Influencing

Mentoring

Change management

Job description

About you

We are looking for inspiring, confident, ,talented and high performing individuals to operate successfully within the Station Manager role and bring diverse ideas into an evolving and improving UK FRS.

Candidates should be forward-thinking, innovative, and able to lead, mentor and manage the performance of teams and individuals to achieve organisational objectives. Strong communication, negotiating and influencing skills are essential, and you must demonstrate an ability to embrace change and provide inclusive leadership.

As a Station Manager, you will lead and support operational incidents, plan activities, manage resources, select personnel, and develop teams. You will also drive and manage performance, achieve work objectives, and support decision making.

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates who have a proven track record of success as acompetent Wholetime Watch Managers or Station Manager within their current service.

SSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Demonstrable competence as a permanent Wholetime Watch Managers or Station Manager within a UK Fire and Rescue Service, specifically a proven track record in planning, managing high performing teams, cultural change and development of yourself and others
• Operational awareness (or competence) at a Watch Manager Level.
• Formal Shortlist of Application
• Currently not under any live sanctions, capability, performance, or disciplinary procedures.
• Proof of UK Fire and Rescue Service contract and up to date training records.
• Willingness and ability to be posted to and work from any location within the Greater Manchester boundary.
• UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.