West Midlands Fire Service
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Operational Crew Commander
Salary:
Hours: 42hrs
Overview
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of over 2.9 million people.
Our vision is ‘Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier’.
This vision and the strategic goals outlined in ‘Our Strategy’ are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.
West Midlands Fire Service is looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated leaders to join our team as Crew Commanders. Vacancies are available across the West Midlands.
As a Crew Commander, you will thrive in a dynamic environment, managing and developing teams while instilling a culture of professionalism and pride. You will plan and coordinate workloads, drive organisational strategy, and maintain the highest standards of excellence in everything you do.
Responsibilities
- With a proven ability to manage, you will engage and develop teams and individuals
- Drive positive and inclusive approaches to leadership, creating an environment where others can maximise their strengths
- Support, drive, and promote our organisational strategy while maintaining operational excellence
- The role is aligned to the crew commander role map
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Experience and Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with cultural awareness
- You will have a strong understanding of your own leadership style, strengths, and areas for personal development, alongside a commitment to fostering growth in others
- Strong leadership skills
Eligibility Criteria
Opportunities are open to:
- Competent wholetime firefighters
- Existing wholetime Crew Commanders
Benefits
We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:
- Enhanced family leave benefits, including 52 weeks fully paid maternity and adoption leave
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- On-site free gym facilities
- Free parking
We also offer access to an in-house occupational health facility - including occupational health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners, and counsellors.
In addition, employees have access to:
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programmes
- 'Blue light' discounts across many retailers through partner schemes
- Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee) – with access to discounted products and services.
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Diversity
We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.
WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect the same of every staff member.
Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity, and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
How to apply
Please submit your CV alongside a personal statement. Your personal statement should detail your skills, experience, and suitability in relation to the Crew Commander role.
Questions
If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact Joanne Simmonds by email at joanne.simmonds@wmfs.net
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