Deputy Operations Manager

Deputy Operations Manager

Salary: £30,151-£33,820 per annum

Hours: 36.25 per week

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Bury Training and Safety Centre

Advert closing date: 09/04/2023 at 23:59

***To make an application please visit: https://www.greater.jobs/search-and-apply/job-details/519261/. Applications made via Indeed will not be shortlisted.***

Your role:

The Deputy Operations Manager will be required to support the Training & Safety Centre Site Manager by ensuring the smooth running of all activities carried out on site.

The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of the Training & Safety Centre by constantly evaluating events, activities and working with stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.

The team member we are looking for will have excellent written and oral communication skills. You will be required to meet targets and deadlines in the role, so attention to detail and high levels of organisation skills are a must. You will have direct line management responsibility for the Fire Ground Assistant Team Leader, to oversee the management of the Fire Ground Assistant Team

The role holder will be expected to support the Site Manager, being a point of contact for any issues or concerns.

About you:

You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have:

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in a leadership or a supervisory position.

• Managing small- and large-scale events.

• Experience working external contractors.

• Experience in relationship building with stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience of working within a fast-paced environment and prioritising workloads.

• Experience in mentoring and coaching colleagues.

• Demonstrable experience working in a target driven environment.

Behaviours

• Take responsibility for inclusion

• Encourage different points of view and communicate responsibly, sensitivity, respectfully

• Commit to creating a safe learning environment

• Take a proactive approach to dealing with difficult or sensitive situations

Qualifications

• Level 3 Leadership and Management or equivalent experience

• IOSH Managing Safely certification (desirable)

• Driving License

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

GMFRS have invested significantly into the Bury Training and Safety Centre, to make it one of the best places in the UK to train and develop as an operational Firefighter. The site offers a variety of training resources for our crews to prepare to respond to a wide range of incidents. There are training courses running daily on the site and periodically large-scale exercises involving multi-agency partners, both requiring careful planning and preparation. The Safety Centre is designed to inform visitors of all ages about how to protect themselves against fire and other dangers. This helps us keep the communities of Greater Manchester safe and protected from harm.

The site is a dynamic place to work and requires a high level of co-ordination and management in order to run smoothly.

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.​

To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: GMCA offer - Green book.docx

Mandatory Information:

Privacy Notice

Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.

​DBS INFORMATION:

BASIC DBS

The role holder will be subject to a Basic level check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,151.00-£33,820.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: https://www.greater.jobs/search-and-apply/job-details/519261/