At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and train emergency response teams to ensure safety and compliance.
- Company: Join BMW in Oxford, a leader in innovation and safety.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on continuous improvement and team development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in emergency response while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Fire and Rescue, strong leadership, and training skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Head of Emergency Response / Fire & Rescue Station Manager, for BMW based in Oxford.
Main Duties:
- To manage multiple response teams, ensuring staff are fully trained and compliant in their role. This includes elements such as BA, First Aid and dealing with a range of hazardous materials.
- A continual review of response training aligned with National Operational Guidance and NFCC.
- Ongoing review of PdrPro, ensuring all staff training is in date.
- Creation of lesson plans and drill programmes.
- Training new response staff and developing existing staff.
- Ensure employees' fitness standards are tested and maintained.
- Management of the clients' response related equipment.
What we are looking for:
- An experienced Watch Manager or Station Manager with a strong background in Fire and Rescue.
- Must be able to cover operational duties from time to time and be physically fit.
- Self-motivated and resilient with a passion for moving the service we provide forward through training and development.
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn the suite of software packages available, including Microsoft 365.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating our values and acting as a role model to their teams.
- Outstanding leadership skills and the ability to use personal impact to support organisational change.
- Essential in developing ways of working that enhance our ability to respond to the needs of the contract.
Location: Oxford
Employment: Full time
Closing Date: 18 August 2026
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Mitie is an excellent employer, offering a flexible work environment with the opportunity for home working and convenient site visits in Norwich. With a strong focus on employee welfare, training, and development, we foster a supportive culture that encourages growth and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
We think you need these skills to ace Head of Emergency Response in Oxford
Emergency Response Management
Training Qualification
Hazardous Materials Handling
National Operational Guidance Familiarity
PdrPro Management
Lesson Plan Creation
Drill Programme Development
