Senior Manager - Fire and Rescue Prevent

Job Title: Senior Manager Fire & Rescue Awareness

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the delivery of all training and development services of Red Sea Fire & Rescue. To develop, maintain, and continually adapt the developmental plan to meet the risk profile of the organization and to drive training initiatives—identifying, devising, and delivering suitable training solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Deputize in the absence of the Prevent & Awareness Director.

• Collaborate with other departments and service providers to develop effective internal and external working relationships.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders.

• Prepare an overarching training policy and procedure for endorsement by the line manager.

• Keep the Prevent and Awareness Director informed of local and international regulatory changes, assisting with compliance to relevant legislation.

• Select, lead, and manage training department staff to effectively deliver the training strategy, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and ensuring ongoing coaching and development.

• Manage the site selection, planning, design, and construction of training facilities.

• Achieve accreditation for training facilities and programs from relevant bodies to deliver nationally recognized qualifications.

• Conduct a sitewide annual training and development needs analysis, creating suitable programs with clear objectives, learning outcomes, and lesson plans.

• Develop and implement tools for planning, recording, and reporting all training activities, including community awareness programs.

• Develop and implement quality assurance and performance measurement systems.

• Continuously improve training programs and adapt as needed.

• Obtain or develop training materials in various formats.

• Maintain physical fitness and operational readiness to provide Silver-level incident command 24/7.

• Take command during emergency incidents when required, ensuring a safe and controlled response.

• Recommend purchase or hire of equipment, apparatus, personnel, and emergency supplies as needed.

• Prepare, monitor, and manage training department budgets (opex and capex).

• Manage performance of contractors and suppliers.

• Participate in incident investigations, providing recommendations to prevent recurrence.

• Collaborate effectively as part of the management team.

• Perform other duties as required by the Director of Civil Defense Services.

Policies, Systems, and Reporting

• Follow all functional policies, processes, and SOPs to ensure work is performed consistently.

• Assist in preparing timely and accurate MIS reports in line with corporate requirements.

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Apply safety, quality, and environmental policies to ensure compliance, safety, and responsible practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency using international best practices.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional qualification.

• Experience managing a training department in a fire and rescue service.

• Accredited instructor-level certifications in fire and rescue competencies and/or NFPA-approved instructor qualifications.

• Proven record of researching, preparing, and delivering fire and rescue training programs.

• At least 25 years of professional municipal fire service experience.

Skills

• Leadership and team building.

• Excellent communication and public speaking.

• Adaptability and situational awareness.

• Strong IT skills related to emergency service training.

• Physical fitness to perform instructor duties.

• Ability to remain effective under stress.

• Excellent verbal and written English.