Fire Safety Operations Leader

3 weeks ago


Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Full time

STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Job Overview:

Position: Fire Safety Operations Leader – Southern Protection Division

Location: Cannock Community Fire Station

Reports to: Protection Lead

Salary Level: Station Manager A (Grey Book), or Grade 9 (Green Book)

Working Hours: 42 hours (Grey Book) or 37 hours (Green Book).

Flexible working arrangements available.

Key Responsibilities

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service presents a unique opportunity to oversee the development, coordination, and management of Technical Fire Safety Officers within the Southern Protection Division, while enhancing awareness of fire safety matters across all community sectors.

This role involves leading and managing the Protection team to achieve core objectives as outlined in our Safety Plan and Protection strategies.

The post-holder (if Grey Book) may qualify for inclusion in the flexible duty rota, contingent upon meeting specific criteria.

Primary Duties

Lead, develop, and coordinate team members to foster an inclusive and high-performing culture, ensuring all activities align with the Service's systems thinking methodology and change management processes. Assist in the formulation and execution of Service Delivery plans, ensuring local plans align with the objectives of the Service's Safety Plan. Participate in tactical and strategic management meetings as necessary, and attend Directorate meetings as required. Act as deputy for the Protection Lead Officer when attending meetings or collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Support the Protection team with intricate fire safety audits or investigations as needed. Establish and nurture a network of contacts (internal & external) within the Service Delivery Group to maximize the Protection Team's contributions at the local level, aimed at reducing fire incidents and other emergencies. Manage relationships and partnerships with stakeholders (internal and external) at local and regional levels to enhance knowledge, share best practices, identify potential funding sources, and develop initiatives to mitigate fire risks and improve overall safety in Staffordshire. Advocate for Service improvements and influence partners and clients to adopt building planning practices that incorporate sprinkler systems, both in commercial and residential settings. Facilitate the implementation of Service projects aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Stay informed about demographic changes within the Service Delivery Group area to identify key risk areas, ensuring that Protection information is current and accurate to aid in the development of Protection strategies. Utilize an intelligence-led approach to align Protection strategies with the reduction of demand for fire and emergency services. Oversee the execution of Service strategies related to Unwanted Fire Signals, After the Fire inspections, the high-risk Inspection Programme (RBIP), and other Protection initiatives. Plan and manage team resources effectively, considering financial and management information along with broader organizational needs and constraints. Lead and contribute to work streams related to technical fire safety and other organizational aspects, as determined by Service needs. Assist in the creation and revision of technical fire safety policies and procedures. Support any internal Fire Safety prosecution investigations and activities pursued by the Service, and be prepared to obtain necessary qualifications to assist in prosecution-related work. Provide assistance to Protection Managers within other Service Delivery Groups and the Central team. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of developments within the Protection field as required by the role. Grey Book staff must uphold operational competence in accordance with the Service's Operational Competency Framework and provide resilience to response arrangements during high-demand periods. Monitor Grey Book team members' adherence to the Service's Operational Competency Framework to ensure team readiness for response arrangements during high-demand periods. Undertake any other reasonable duties within the overall function that align with the grading and level of responsibility of the position.

Core Responsibilities

Personal Accountability

Assume responsibility for personal performance and the enhancement of personal skills to ensure competency in fulfilling the role. Share skills and knowledge with colleagues to support their professional development.

Values and Conduct

Promote and uphold the values of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, adhering to our Core Code of Ethics, both internally and externally, and represent the Service within the community with integrity and honesty. Comply with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's Health and Safety policies to foster a safe working environment.

Advocate for and adhere to Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's Equality Policy and principles to support the development of a diverse workforce and respect the views and needs of the broader community.

Employee Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to Onsite Gyms and Fitness Advisor

Free Parking at Most Locations

Enhanced Maternity Package

Occupational Health Services

Access to a fully funded Occupational Health Centre to support employee wellbeing.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

An EAP is available to assist with personal and professional challenges affecting home life or work life, health, and overall wellbeing.

Flexible Working Arrangements

Flexible working options are available to accommodate personal and organizational needs.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We recognize that diversity and inclusion enhance decision-making, foster creativity, and promote innovation, allowing all personnel to thrive.

Our vacancies are open to all, and appointments are made based on merit and achievements. We encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.

For more information on our commitment to diversity, please reach out to our team.



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