Fire Safety

Fire Safety - Team Leader Watch Commander B

**Salary**: Watch Commander B £46,707

Hours: Watch Commander 42

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of more than 2.9 million people.

Our vision is ‘Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier’.

This vision and the strategic goals outlined in ‘Our Strategy’ are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.

An excellent opportunity is available to join the Fire Safety team. Applications are open to high-performing, competent Crew Managers, Watch Managers, and Fire Safety Officers.

It is essential that you are a competent Fire Safety Inspector (FSI) in line with the Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) will be assessed during the process. A current driving licence, access to a vehicle for business use, and relevant business insurance are also required. All ‘grey book’ applicants must demonstrate competence in WM7.

As a team leader, you will need to show strong leadership skills, effective decision-making, and collaborative problem-solving abilities. The ability to engage, inspire and motivate both internal and external stakeholders is key, as is a commitment to delivering our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and achieving our protection objectives to make communities across the West Midlands safe.

**Responsibilities**:
As part of the Fire Safety team, you will:

- use excellent communication skills to effectively engage with colleagues, stakeholders, and community partners
- provide strong leadership and performance management, inspiring your team to deliver high standards of service
- drive and embed a culture of change and innovation, ensuring continuous improvement in the delivery of protection services
- work collaboratively to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness in achieving our organisational goals

Experience and skills Essential skills or experience
- a Level 4 Diploma as a Fire Safety Inspector
- proven competence as a Fire Safety Officer, meeting the standards set out in the Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators
- a valid driving licence, access to your own vehicle for work purposes, and appropriate business insurance
- the ability to manage change and innovate, ensuring the ongoing development and improvement of your team’s processes
- experience of identifying and addressing risk areas in line with Integrated Local Area Plans (ILAP) and the operations commanders’ risk reduction strategies
- the ability to review, scrutinise, and quality-check reports from your team, ensuring high standards of work.

Desirable skills or experience
- qualifications or previous experience in planning or licensing
- management experience or a management qualification.

**Benefits**:
We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:

- flexible and agile working arrangements
- free, on-site gym facilities
- free, on-site parking.

We also offer access to an in-house occupational health (OH) facility, including OH health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.

In addition, employees have access to:

- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- wellbeing programmes
- ‘blue light’ discounts across many retailers, through partner schemes
- Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee), with access to discounted products and services.

Diversity

Questions

If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact Station Commander Ian Jones on 07973810344, or Station Commander Lorelle Tolley on 07973810480.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held, week commencing the 3 rd March 2025