Are you a dynamic and values-driven leader ready to take the next step in your Fire & Rescue career? Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is looking for an exceptional individual to step into the key role of Station Manager Control, leading with purpose, inclusivity, and integrity.
The Station Manager Control plays a key leadership role in ensuring the effective delivery, performance and continuous improvement of the Fire Control function. The postholder provides direction, assurance and professional oversight to maintain a high quality emergency call handling and mobilising service that supports community safety and operational response.
Responsible for Fire Control activities, crucial to the role will be your ability to lead collaborative approaches with partners in order to deliver an integrated and high performing service – ensuring operational resourcing is efficient and highly effective.
As Station Manager Control you will:
- Be expected to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and the ability to inspire and maintain outstanding performance from others.
- Take responsibility for the planning and delivery of departmental plans and contribute to the achievement of the Services Community Risk Management Plan.
- Have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Be committed to developing yourself and take an active role in developing your team.
- Model our values and behaviours; promoting a culture which embraces collaboration, inclusivity, high performance and wellbeing, and you will strive to make a real difference to the communities we serve.
- Be expected to determine the effective use of resources and support people to resolve operational incidents, in line with the Station Manager Control role map.
Interested? Role eligibility is provided below and you can find out more about the role, our Service and the selection process in our Candidate Pack.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must be competent in the Watch Manager Control (Leading Others) role.
Candidates who are not currently employed by a Local Authority Fire & Rescue Service within the UK will not be eligible to apply.
Candidates who have a live/unspent disciplinary sanction or who are currently working under any capability (performance) related improvement note/plan will not be eligible to apply.
APPLICATION
Applications will be scored against our Leadership Behaviours for LEADING THE FUNCTION.
KEY DATES
The Application Stage closes at midnight, Monday 13th July. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a multi-exercise, Assessment Day taking place during week commencing 20th July.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.
With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programs.
PENSION CONSIDERATIONS
Annual Allowance
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Annual Allowance Information - Annual Allowance)
Lifetime Allowance
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Lifetime Allowance Information - Lifetime Allowance)
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Safeguarding
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Please be aware
Applicants who have a live/unspent disciplinary sanction or who are currently working under any capability (performance) related improvement note/plan will not be eligible to apply.
