Head of Emergency Response

Reference: 99092Job OverviewHead of Emergency Response / Fire & Rescue Station Manager, for BMW based in Oxford Main DutiesTo manage multiple response teams, ensuring staff are fully trained and compliant in their role. This includes elements such as BA, First Aid and dealing with a range of hazardous materials. Ideally the candidate will have a training qualification and background. Will also manage teams associated with the contract. Tasks will include;A continual review of response training aligned with National Operational Guidance and NFCCOngoing review of PdrPro, ensuring all staff training is in dateCreation of lesson plans and drill programmesTraining new response staff and developing existing staffEnsure employees fitness standards are tested and maintainedManagement of the clients response related equipmentWhat we are looking forWe are looking for an experienced Watch Manager or Station Manager with a strong background in Fire and Rescue. Must be able to cover operational duties from time to time and be physically fit. Must be self-motivated and resilient with a passion to moving the service we provide forward through training and development. We will also require the successful applicant to be familiar with or willing to learn the suite of software packages available, but not limited to Microsoft 365.  The successful applicant will have excellent written and verbal, communication and interpersonal skills who always demonstrates our values, acting as a role model to their teams.Must be able to demonstrate outstanding leadership and will use their personal impact to support organisational change. You will be essential in developing ways of working that enhance our ability to respond to the needs of the contract.Ref:99092 Posaddress2Cowley Location:Oxford Employment:Full time Closing Date:18 August 2026