Station Manager Recruitment and Talent Pool

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking experienced leaders to step into the role of Station Manager. This is your chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of our communities while advancing your career in a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation.

As a Station Manager, you will drive operational excellence across multiple stations, identify efficiencies, champion innovation and mentor teams to achieve peak performance.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• External competent Watch Managers and Station Managers who hold an ICL1 qualification.
• Applicants shortlisted will participate in the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and professionalism across multiple stations or functional area of the Service.
• Identify efficiency, improve productivity and deliver change successfully.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support, lead, mentor and develop talented teams to achieve their best.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

ICL1 qualification

Job description

Location:Various across Lancashire

Duty System:42 hours per week, Flexible Duty System

Closing Date:23:59 hours, Monday 12 October 2026

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for passionate leaders to step into the role of Station Manager. This is your chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of our communities while advancing your career in a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation.

Why Join Us?

• Lead with Purpose:Shape the future of fire and rescue services and guide dedicated teams.
• Community Impact:Every decision you make helps make Lancashire safer.
• Career Progression:Access exceptional leadership development and growth opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture:We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive operational excellence and professionalism across multiple stations or functional area of the Service.
• Identify efficiency, improve productivity and deliver change successfully.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support, lead, mentor and develop talented teams to achieve their best.

What We’re Looking For:

• Competent Wholetime Watch Managers ready for the next step, or Station Managers seeking to transfer into LFRS.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to our core values.

Who Can Apply?

External competent Watch Managers and Station Managers who hold an ICL1 qualification.

Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to participate in the recruitment process detailed below. This process is designed to help us identify future leaders who can help us maintain our position as the top performing FRS in the country.

Recruitment Process

All communication will be managed through the iTrent online recruitment system, so please ensure the email address you provide is accurate and monitored regularly.

The process includes:

1. Application Form

2. Shortlisting

3. Assessment Day (which will include a Level 2 command assessment)

4. Final Interview (which may include a presentation)

A sift will take place at each stage of the recruitment process.

Substantive Station Managers and Talent Pool

Successful candidates will be considered for appointment to substantive Station Manager posts, or the Station Manager Talent Pool.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications: 23:59 hours, Monday 12 October 2026

Assessment Day: Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October 2026

Final Interviews: Thursday 5, Friday 6 and Monday 9 November 2026

If you are unable to make any of the dates listed above, please email [e-mail] as soon as possible; however, there is no guarantee that alternative dates can be accommodated.

The post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post has been advertised internally and externally.