Area Manager – Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an Area Manager to lead strategic initiatives, drive improvement, and shape the service’s culture across Gloucestershire. As a member of the Strategic Leadership Team, you will inspire teams, align operations with policy, and deliver safer communities through visible leadership.

You should bring Incident Command Level 3 and a track record of leading change, strong people and stakeholder management, and commercial and financial awareness.

Qualifications

• Incident Command Level 3 (or equivalent) and willingness to achieve Level 4.
• Experience leading service improvement and change.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management.
• Commercial, financial and organisational awareness.
• A passion for public service and continuous improvement.

Skills

Incident Command Level 3

Leading change

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Public service ethos

Job description

Area Manager – Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Lead change. Shape culture. Protect communities.

We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service as an Area Manager. As a member of our Strategic Leadership Team, you’ll help shape the future direction of the service, drive improvement, develop high-performing teams and make a lasting difference to the communities we serve.

We’re seeking a leader who can combine strategic vision with operational credibility, inspire others through visible leadership, and champion positive organisational culture.

You’ll bring:

• Incident Command Level 3 (or equivalent) and a willingness to achieve Level 4
• Experience leading change and service improvement
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial, financial and organisational awareness
• A passion for public service and continuous improvement

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking service at an exciting point in its improvement journey and help deliver safer communities across Gloucestershire.

Contract type: Full Time