Assistant Chief Fire Officer

TipTopJob; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community safety organization in Gloucester seeks an Assistant Chief Fire Officer to drive transformational growth and inclusivity. The role requires strong leadership skills and experience in operational management within a Fire and Rescue Service. This position offers a competitive salary of up to GBP 120,000 per annum for the right candidate committed to organizational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Fire and Rescue Service at Area Manager level is preferred.
• Competence in commanding significant operational incidents.
• Transitional operational development training will be provided if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of Services and assist in transformational growth.
• Build a high-performing, inclusive team culture.
• Champion continuous improvement and ensure representativity.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusivity

Operational management

Education

Accreditation (MAGIC/ICL3 or 4)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Chief Fire Officer : Service Transformation

Location: Gloucester

Salary: up to GBP 120,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Full time

Closing Date: Monday 20th of October 2025 at 09:00

Role and Impact

The organisation is seeking an inspirational Assistant Chief Fire Officer to join Gloucestershire and the wider Community Safety Directorate. Your role will be to help shape their Services future and deliver the next stage of transformational growth. You will play a key role within a values‑driven leadership team, championing inclusivity, integrity, and continuous improvement, while ensuring their Service is truly representative of the communities they serve.

If you are passionate about creating a high‑performing, motivated team and building a culture of inclusion, trust and excellence through organisational transformation and change, they want to hear from you. Join them and help make the organisation an exemplar service both regionally and nationally. Shape their journey to good and outstanding.

Experience and Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have previous experience within a Fire and Rescue Service, working at Area Manager level. Competence in commanding significant operational incidents is also required, and you must have relevant accreditation (e.g., MAGIC/ICL3 or 4).
• They welcome external applications from individuals who are not currently working within the Fire and Rescue Services sector as well as those currently conditioned to the Green, Grey and Gold Book FRS Conditions of Service. If the successful individual is not from a traditional FRS operational background, transitional operational development training will be provided.

How to Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application: gloucestershire.gov.uk/recruitment/executive:recruitment/assistant:chief:fire:officer:service:transformation/

Assessment

A range of assessments will take place leading up to Panel Interviews on 26th November 2025.