Station Manager Community Risk Management Planning - Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Station Manager Community Risk Management Planning - Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Benefits and role details: Permanent role, Flexi-duty SM (B); Salary: £50,135 to £55,301 per annum plus 20% Flexible Duty Allowance; Hours of work: Full time - 42 hours per week, Flexible duty rota system; Location - Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading.

Overview

This is an opportunity to work on the delivery of key strategic priorities that will shape the direction of RBFRS. The development and deployment of an effective Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) is critical to delivering an effective and efficient service to our communities. It is a legal requirement to produce a CRMP and the work that needs to be undertaken is interesting, intellectually demanding, data driven and requires professional judgement. RBFRS has strong links to national leadership in CRMP and is looking to continuously improve service delivery through an evidence-based approach. This role will offer an opportunity to influence how RBFRS prioritises its resources to risk, assist strategic decision making and guide and improve the way we operate.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills. A track record of project delivery is vital, as is evidence of excellent interpersonal skills. This role requires a motivated individual who is keen to contribute and can operate within a small cross functional team. The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached. Specifically, we are seeking individuals who can identify creative solutions while delivering on the details of a transformation programme. See Job profile for further information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key strategic priorities that shape the direction of RBFRS.
• Develop and deploy an effective Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).
• Influence how RBFRS prioritises resources to risk; assist strategic decision making; guide and improve operations.
• Contribute within a small cross-functional team; demonstrate behaviours aligned with the Job Profile and Behaviour Competency Framework.
• Identify creative solutions while delivering the details of a transformation programme.

Qualifications and experience

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Track record of project delivery and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Motivated to contribute in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to operate within a small cross-functional team.

Application and selection process

• Applications are welcomed from competent Crew Managers and above.
• Stage One: Supporting Statement - apply through the Webrecruit Portal with a supporting statement (restricted to 1500 words).
• Closing date for applications: 09:00 hours on 20/02/2026.
• Assessment process: If shortlisted, you will be asked to participate in a presentation followed by professional discussion immediately prior to your interview. The topic of the presentation will be sent out for those successfully shortlisted.
• Anticipated start date: 01/05/2026.

Notes

• Salary: £50,135 to £55,301 per annum plus 20% Flexible Duty Allowance (reiterated for emphasis).
• Location details: Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading.