Area Manager – Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Our Service is much more than a fire and rescue service. Not only are we committed to keeping the communities we serve safe by responding quickly and professionally, but it is also our vision to invest in future generations by improving well-being, supporting businesses and operating as a well-respected and trusted Service. We are currently seeking Area Managers to support us in delivering our vision.

To be a successful Area Manager you will require exceptional judgement, be self aware and innovative in your thinking. You will be a competent Group Manager who has a successful track record of leading, managing, motivating and developing teams to ensure high quality service delivery.

You will be focused on continuous improvement, embracing the principles of a
learning organisation, delivering change and transformation to meet current and
future demands effectively and efficiently. You will lead others with an open and
inclusive style, demonstrating resilience, integrity and respect in all you do.
To protect the communities we serve, Area Managers support the strategic
leadership team in delivering the Service’s Community Safety Plan, translating
strategic aims and national fire service strategy into effective, and legislatively
compliant, working practices and procedures.

The postholders will perform operational command at Incident Command level 3 and attend other emergency operational incidents as required. Successfully appointed Area Managers will be expected to work towards obtaining Incident Command level 4 whilst in role.

For further details, please see the recruitment pack.