Area Manager Promotional Pathway & Inter-Service Transfer – Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are now looking for our next Area Managers to join our team and support us on our journey to become an outstanding Fire and Rescue Service.

As Area Manager, you will be integral to our Service Leadership Team and will form part of the Service’s operational and managerial strategic capability. You will also be central to driving forward a shared vision to make “Greater Manchester one of the best places in the world to grow up, get on and grow old”.

The foundations have been laid for the future of our Service, a Service which is now building at pace, delivering a new era and capable of meeting the challenges of the future and we want you to be part of this journey.

As an Area Manager, you will bring outstanding leadership to our organisation – leadership that promotes innovative thinking, collaborative working, and an inclusive approach to everything we do. You will play a vital role in leading multiple teams to deliver plans that align with our strategic ambitions. Our organisation is evolving, and you will be a major contributor to this cultural transformation and the adoption of new methods.

This role is crucial in creating a positive, safe, and supportive organisational climate, ensuring that the values of GMFRS are deeply embedded and evident in all our actions. You will influence performance, future plans, and the direction of the organisation, ensuring the continued growth and development of GMFRS.