Steven Whittle
Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a robust skill set in leadership, crisis handling, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal communication and diplomatic skills, effectively navigating diverse environments to inspire motivation and achieve performance metrics. Adept at regulatory compliance and health and safety standards, ensuring operational excellence through strategic logistical planning and resourcefulness. Committed to ethical conduct and cultural awareness, fostering a proactive approach to mentoring and development. Career aspirations include advancing into senior leadership roles to further drive organisational success through innovative strategies.
Experienced professional with focus on management and team leadership. Capable of driving projects to successful completion through strategic planning and strong interpersonal skills. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering consistent results.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Watch Manager/Crew Manager
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
Liverpool, Merseyside
2020.09 - Current
- Leadership and Team Management: Leading multi-functional teams, inspiring and maintaining high performance, and fostering a culture of development through coaching, mentoring, and effective delegation.
- Operational Command: Providing effective leadership in high-pressure, risk-centered environments, including tactical decision-making, incident command, and ensuring team safety during operations
- Risk Management: Implementing the Integrated Risk Management Plan, utilizing data to identify trends, and managing Site Specific Risk Information (SSRI) to protect both the public and operational crews
- Community Safety: Designing and delivering community-based initiatives, engaging with diverse demographics, and building partnerships with external stakeholders to reduce local fire and safety risks.
- Change and Strategy: Contributing to innovative change management policies and initiatives to continuously improve service delivery and organizational effectiveness.
- Resource and Performance Control: Overseeing performance management systems, planning resources, ensuring compliance with mandatory training, and managing station finances in accordance with service regulations.
- Continuous Improvement: Championing continuous professional development, ensuring compliance with standards, and utilizing incident debriefs and feedback to improve operational outcomes.
- Professional Standards: Upholding the organization's vision and values, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and maintaining the required standards of personal fitness and professional competence.
Firefigher
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
Liverpool, Merseyside
1998.02 - 2020.09
- Operational Response: Attending and effectively dealing with emergency incidents, including fires and other critical situations, ensuring the safety of the public and colleagues.
- Commitment to Vision and Values: Demonstrating a personal commitment to the MFRS vision and values, acting with integrity, honesty, and professional conduct at all times.
- Fitness and Competence: Maintaining personal standards of fitness and professional competence, including passing entry and ongoing medical assessments.
- Driving and Mobility: Holding a full driving licence and being prepared to travel as required by the role, including the potential for emergency response driving. I hold an LGV licence and I am an EFAD driver
- Continuous Professional Development: Actively pursuing continuous professional development, including a commitment to achieving and maintaining relevant qualifications such as those from the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
- Community Safety and Engagement: Contributing to the delivery of proactive community initiatives (such as Home Fire Safety checks) and engaging with diverse communities to reduce local fire risks.
- Teamwork: Working collaboratively within a team (or "watch"), valuing input from colleagues, and supporting the effective delivery of service objectives.
- Equality and Diversity: Demonstrating a clear understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace and the community.
- Data and Administration: Utilizing IT skills for accurate recording of information, such as station administration, training records, and staffing returns, which are essential for operational data and service statistics.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Motor Vehicle Engineering
Riversdale Technology College
Liverpool 1984.01 - 1987.01
GCSEs - Maths, English, Geography, Commerce, Art & Design
Gateacre Comprehensive
Liverpool 1982.05 - 1982.06
Fire Service Operations and Incident Command
Institute of Fire Engineering
Liverpool 2023.01 - 2023.01
Fire Science, Operations and Fire Safety Management
Institute of Fire Engineers
Liverpool 2022.01 - 2022.01
Safety and Health
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Liverpool 2022.07 - 2022.10
CMI Level 3 - Leadership and Management
Chartered Managament Institute
Liverpool 2022.08 - 2022.08
Qualsafe Level 3 - First Response Emergency Care
Frontier Risks
Liverpool 2025.04 - 2025.04
Skills
- Inspiring motivation
- Leadership in diverse environments
- Performance metrics evaluation
- Diplomatic communication
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Effective delegating
- Ethical conduct
- Constructive criticism
- Influential communication
- Crisis handling
- Mentoring and coaching
- Time efficiency
- Safety consciousness
- Initiative taking
- Intercultural competence
- Interpersonal savvy
- Resilience under pressure
- Critical evaluation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Cultural awareness
- Leadership skills
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
- Equipment Maintenance
- Resourcefulness
- Conflict Resolution
- Training and Development
- Operational support
- Logistical planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Proactive approach
- HR policies and procedures
- Technical report writing
- Stress tolerance
Affiliations
- I am passionate about health and fitness. I cycle every day and I am a member of the Liverpool Bravehearts Bicycle Club. I enjoy football and strength training.
Accomplishments
I have successfully completed all relevant training relating to the role of a Watch Manager. I have had a fantastic fulfilling career with Merseyside Fire and Rescue that has included 2 significant promotions.
Timeline
Qualsafe Level 3 - First Response Emergency Care
Frontier Risks
2025.04 - 2025.04
Fire Service Operations and Incident Command
Institute of Fire Engineering
2023.01 - 2023.01
CMI Level 3 - Leadership and Management
Chartered Managament Institute
2022.08 - 2022.08
Safety and Health
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
2022.07 - 2022.10
Fire Science, Operations and Fire Safety Management
Institute of Fire Engineers
2022.01 - 2022.01
Watch Manager/Crew Manager
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
2020.09 - Current
Firefigher
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
1998.02 - 2020.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Motor Vehicle Engineering
Riversdale Technology College
1984.01 - 1987.01
GCSEs - Maths, English, Geography, Commerce, Art & Design
Gateacre Comprehensive
1982.05 - 1982.06