Head of Fire

2 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom MAG Full time

About the role:

The Head of Airport Fire Service is responsible for maintaining a fully effective Emergency Fire & Rescue Service to save lives and protect property in line with company standards and aerodrome licensing requirements. They work as a key part of the airport management team to ensure the Airport Fire Service is fully integrated into the airport business. The Head of Airport Fire Service works with the airport leadership team to ensure the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Airport Fire Service, its operational policies and procedures, and people plans. They direct and manage all aspects of the Airport Fire Service, including recruitment, colleague engagement, financial management, asset renewal plans, training and competence, performance management, and regulatory compliance. In the event of a major incident, the Head of Fire Service makes strategic judgments and provides SME advice to the incident management team to ensure business continuity is maintained and business recovery is prioritised, through role-specific involvement or as a member of the airport Incident Management Team.

What will make you successful in this role: 

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of leading and developing a large and diverse operational team, including the development of long term strategic workforce plans. They should have excellent forward planning and analytical skills to maintain operational plans and mitigate risks. They should be able to use data to make and support key operational decisions. They should also have experience in effectively communicating and influencing individuals at all levels, from Director level to front-line colleagues. The candidate should be highly self-motivated, creative, and proactive, with the ability to organise and coordinate a team to deliver overall objectives. Demonstrable experience operating within an airport environment or other complex operational or emergency services environment is required.

For this role you must also hold the below:


NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent as a minimum
Minimum intermediate level of IT literacy
Valid UK Full Driving Licence - essential
Meets and maintains MAG medical standards, physical assessment standards.

​​​​​​​Due to the nature of this role you must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years .

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