Senior Manager - Fire and Rescue Prevent

The Red Sea Development Company

To lead and manage the delivery of all training and development services of Red Sea Fire & Rescue. To develop, maintain, and continually adapt the developmental plan to meet the risk profile of the organization and to drive training initiatives identifying, devising, and delivering suitable training solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Deputize in the absence of the Prevent & Awareness Director.
• Collaborate with other departments and service providers to develop effective internal and external working relationships.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders.
• Prepare an overarching training policy and procedure for endorsement by the line manager.
• Keep the Prevent and Awareness Director informed of local and international regulatory changes, assisting with compliance to relevant legislation.
• Select, lead, and manage training department staff to effectively deliver the training strategy, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and ensuring ongoing coaching and development.
• Manage the site selection, planning, design, and construction of training facilities.
• Achieve accreditation for training facilities and programs from relevant bodies to deliver nationally recognized qualifications.
• Conduct a sitewide annual training and development needs analysis, creating suitable programs with clear objectives, learning outcomes, and lesson plans.
• Develop and implement tools for planning, recording, and reporting all training activities, including community awareness programs.
• Develop and implement quality assurance and performance measurement systems.
• Continuously improve training programs and adapt as needed.
• Obtain or develop training materials in various formats.
• Maintain physical fitness and operational readiness to provide Silver-level incident command 24/7.
• Take command during emergency incidents when required, ensuring a safe and controlled response.
• Recommend purchase or hire of equipment, apparatus, personnel, and emergency supplies as needed.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage training department budgets (opex and capex).
• Manage performance of contractors and suppliers.
• Participate in incident investigations, providing recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate effectively as part of the management team.
• Perform other duties as required by the Director of Civil Defense Services.

Policies, Systems, and Reporting

• Follow all functional policies, processes, and SOPs to ensure work is performed consistently.
• Assist in preparing timely and accurate MIS reports in line with corporate requirements.

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Apply safety, quality, and environmental policies to ensure compliance, safety, and responsible practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency using international best practices.