Senior Manager - Training
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About the Role
Protecting Today. Preserving Tomorrow. The Red Sea Way Red Sea Fire & Rescue is a proud subsidiary of Red Sea Global (RSG) and an integral part of the RSG Group of companies.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the RSFRS training strategy.
- Deputize for the Prevent & Awareness Director when required.
- Develop and implement training policies, procedures, and frameworks.
- Conduct annual training needs analysis across RSFRS.
- Design and deliver structured training programs, objectives, and materials.
- Achieve accreditation for training facilities and programs through relevant bodies (e.g., NFPA).
- Lead the planning, design, and development of training facilities.
- Maintain readiness for operational deployment under a 24/7 coverage model.
- Provide operational command at Silver level during emergency incidents.
- Manage training department staff performance and development.
- Prepare, monitor, and manage departmental OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional qualification
- Minimum 25 years experience in a professional fire and rescue service
- Experience managing a training function or department
- Accredited instructor certifications across fire and rescue disciplines
- NFPA instructor certification preferred
- Strong verbal and written English skills
- Physically fit to perform operational instructor duties
- Willingness to work in a site based environment and 24/7 operational deployment rotation
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Role Purpose
- The Senior Manager Fire & Rescue Awareness is responsible for leading and managing the delivery of all training and development services across Red Sea Fire & Rescue Services (RSFRS).
- The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and continuously enhancing training strategies aligned with the operational risk profile of Red Sea Global, while ensuring compliance with international standards and best practices.
- This role also supports leadership within the Prevent & Awareness function and may deputize for the Director when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Deputize for the Prevent & Awareness Director when required.
- Lead the development and execution of the RSFRS training strategy.
- Establish and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Drive continuous improvement in line with international best practices.
- Develop and implement training policies, procedures, and frameworks.
- Conduct annual training needs analysis across RSFRS.
- Design and deliver structured training programs, objectives, and materials.
- Achieve accreditation for training facilities and programs through relevant bodies (e.g., NFPA).
- Lead the planning, design, and development of training facilities.
- Maintain readiness for operational deployment under a 24/7 coverage model.
- Provide operational command at Silver level during emergency incidents.
- Participate in incident investigations and support root cause analysis.
Performance and Governance
- Manage training department staff performance and development.
- Implement systems for tracking, reporting, and evaluating training effectiveness.
- Oversee contractor and supplier performance.
- Ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
Financial Management
- Prepare, monitor, and manage departmental OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
- Ensure effective cost control and resource allocation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional qualification.
- Minimum 25 years experience in a professional fire and rescue service.
- Experience managing a training function or department.
- Proven experience in developing and delivering fire and rescue training programs.
- Accredited instructor certifications across fire and rescue disciplines.
- NFPA instructor certification preferred.
- Leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong situational awareness and decision making abilities.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Proficiency in training related IT systems.
- Physically fit to perform operational instructor duties.
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