Head of Fire Strategy and Operations - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Edinburgh Airport Careers

Edinburgh Airport Careers
Edinburgh Airport Careers
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join our Airport Fire Service.

As we approach a transformative period of change at Edinburgh Airport, we're looking for a strategic thinker who will bring fresh ideas and modern methodologies to support our mission of:
happy passengers, travelling safely, on-time.

The Edinburgh Airport Fire and Rescue Service plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of our airport.

You will be leading a group of highly skilled and experienced firefighters, trained to the highest possible standard who provide emergency support to passengers, the airport community and staff at Edinburgh Airport.

You can find out more about the team here.


What you'll be doing


This senior leadership role has two key outputs: the delivery of the Airport Fire Strategy across all Edinburgh Airport business areas (including interaction with partner fire strategies); and the delivery of a safe and compliant fire service operation.

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Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of a new fire strategy. The fire strategy will align with the organisation's overall objectives and carve the way for all other operational practices and procedures.
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Cultural Development: Drive cultural shift with the team, fostering an environment that embraces group and personal development, inclusivity, and wellbeing best practice.
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Compliance: You will be accountable for ensuring Edinburgh Airport meets all required legislative, regulatory and safety requirements within scope of the fire strategy, including training needs. Working with our Legal and Compliance team, you will also ensure the effective implementation of all CAA and DfT legislative changes and translate these into operational actions.
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Leadership:As a senior leader, you will work with operational teams to develop and deliver operating improvements with a focus on balancing productivity and service. You will also manage a team of five Station Managers, ensuring the right structure and resources are in place to deliver a safe and efficient fire operation.
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