Fire and Rescue Training Manager

The RFFS Training Manager will oversee the CAP 699 BHX Fire & Rescue Maintenance of Competence (MOC) training programme and support the wider Birmingham Airport Learning & Development framework. Based at the Fire Station, this role also provides operational cover to enable supervisory and management teams to undertake developmental training, including short‑notice cover when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational cover to release personnel for developmental training across RFFS and wider business needs.
• Deliver contingency operational shift cover (days/nights) for Watch and Station Manager roles when required.
• Oversee the CAP 699 MOC training programme to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Conduct MOC training audits and maintain accurate training documentation.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans, presentations, and risk assessments.
• Deliver and assess whole‑crew training scenarios, including theoretical and desktop exercises.

Additional Duties

• Drive continuous improvement of the BHX Fire & Rescue MOC programme in line with CAA regulatory changes and industry best practice.
• Support multi‑agency emergency planning exercises, including Category 1 interoperability training.
• Liaise with CAA inspectors during annual audits.
• Maintain competency to CAA RFFS Supervisor level.
• Oversee serviceability and maintenance of all RFFS training resources.
• Undertake departmental projects as required.
• Perform other duties aligned with business needs as directed.

Experience & Skills Required

• Ability to work flexibly and provide short‑notice cover.
• Previous experience at CAA Firefighter level.
• Ability to work in challenging environments including heat, smoke, darkness, confined spaces, and at height.
• Strong decision‑making skills under pressure during emergency situations.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work unsupervised.
• High level of physical fitness suitable for aerobic and anaerobic tasks.

Qualifications & Certifications (Required)

• CAA Supervisor Certificate
• Airside Driver Permits (Airside, Manoeuvring Area, Runway operations)
• First Aid at Work
• Level 3 in Education and Training
• Level 3 Assessor Certificate
• Eyesight meeting LGV (Group 2) and NFCC standards, including normal colour vision (Ishihara compliant)
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths

Developmental / Required Qualifications

• JESIP Commanders Course
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety