Strategic Area Manager – Fire & Rescue Leadership

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Wells; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service seeks an Area Manager to lead and enhance fire services in North Wales. Candidates must possess proven leadership skills and a strategic mindset, along with strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Successful applicants will benefit from further development in Incident Command. Fluency in Welsh is essential, and external candidates will receive support to achieve this qualification. This is an opportunity to drive impactful change within a vital community service.

Benefits

Lease car or provided vehicle

Support for Welsh qualification

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills with a track record of high performance.
• Ability to set strategic direction in a demanding environment.
• Superb communication skills and comprehensive strategic knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead service improvements and build relationships at all levels.
• Deliver high quality and sustainable fire and rescue services.
• Meet challenges in a complex environment through innovative skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Welsh National Qualification Framework level 3

Job description

A regional fire service seeks an Area Manager to lead and enhance fire services in North Wales. Candidates must possess proven leadership skills and a strategic mindset, along with strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Successful applicants will benefit from further development in Incident Command. Fluency in Welsh is essential, and external candidates will receive support to achieve this qualification. This is an opportunity to drive impactful change within a vital community service.