Area Manager - Command Fire Officer British Forces Cyprus

What you’ll be doing:

• Operational performance and delivery of FRMS across the BFC AoR.
• Delivery of Fire Service Operational and Training Policy to ensure provision of an effective and efficient fire & rescue response capability.
• Maintenance regime for Firefighting vehicles and Rescue equipment.
• FRA regime and provision of Fire Safety support and advice.
• Health and Safety at Work Act as applicable to the Fire Service
• Functional Control of Locally Employed Civilian Personnel.
• Functional Control of RAF Fire & Rescue personnel at Akrotiri.
• Management of resources ensuring both operational and financial efficiency.
• Lead, monitor and support people to resolve operational incidents
• Plan implementation of organisational strategy to meet objectives
• Implement organisational strategy
• Lead organisational strategy through effective decision making
• Implement and manage change in organisational activities
• Determine effective use of physical and financial resources
• Select required personnel
• Manage performance of teams and individuals to achieve objectives. EFSM15: Develop teams and individuals to enhance workplace performance
• Manage yourself to achieve work objectives.
• Exchange information to ensure effective service delivery.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of judgement.
• Strong planning, organisational and implementation skills.
• Strong Performance Management skills.
• Effective Decision Making and Problem-Solving skills.
• Customer focused.
• Strong ethical beliefs with emphasis on understanding cultural differences

Essential Criteria

• Experience of operating in the role of Group Manager in a Fire and Rescue Service.
• Evidence of appropriate operational and Incident Command experience.
• A sound understanding of the Incident Command Systems (ICS), Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles (JESIP). ICS level 1 must be evidenced.  
• Good understanding of Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) principles, Air Safety Management System (ASMS) and CFR Air Safety Management Plan (ASMP).
• Good understanding of Defence fire safety policy and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005.
• Evidence, knowledge and understanding of current operational procedures.
• Evidence of thorough knowledge of fire and community safety issues.
• Must meet Operational Fitness Assessment Standards

Post Specific Requirements

• Requirement to provide 24/7 operational cover as part of an incident command team.
• Full, valid and current UK Driving Licence is required.
• A requirement to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Mission within the SBA.
• Commitment to completing all work permit/visa requirements IAW the local arrangements.
• Commitment to engaging with other Governmental bodies associated with the management of Fire & Rescue activities.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Please note that if you wish to discuss the role or have any questions, please contact Mitchell Willis (Capita Fire and Rescue - Operations Support Manager) - mitchell.willis@capita.com

Support will be provided for relocation costs.

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.