Job description

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. We are dedicated to delivering world-class fire and rescue services across The Red Sea destination, ensuring the highest standards of safety, preparedness, and emergency response.

Aligned with RSG’s vision for regenerative development, we operate with shared strategic goals and collaborative excellence across the group - strengthening our capabilities, advancing innovation, and enabling us to protect people, assets, and the environment with precision and professionalism.

Be part of a legacy that is redefining safety standards in one of the world’s most ambitious destinations.

Join Red Sea Fire & Rescue and contribute to shaping a safer future for Saudi Arabia—and the world.

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

Leadership and Strategy

• 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

Training and Development

• 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

Operational Oversight

• 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

Key Stakeholders

Internal

Education Talent Development, HR, Health & Safety, Resilience & Risk, EMS, Security, Marine

Logistics

External

Training institutions, contractors and suppliers, NFPA, Civil Defense, GACA, and other regulatory bodies

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional qualification

Experience

• 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

Certifications

• Accredited instructor certifications across fire and rescue disciplines
• NFPA instructor certification preferred

Skills

• Leadership and people management
• 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
• Strong verbal and written English skills

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work in a site-based environment
• Availability for 24/7 operational deployment rotation

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

5+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma