Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) – Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Nettleham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Fire Chiefs Council Limited. is seeking an Assistant Chief Fire Officer for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue. This pivotal leadership role requires strategic planning and innovation to enhance community safety. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and operational competence to manage complex situations effectively.

Benefits

Access to Service lease car scheme

Firefighter Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-impact leadership role within fire or emergency services.
• Operational competence and ability to provide strategic command during incidents.
• Strong collaborative skills with various stakeholders with a focus on community safety.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver strategic priorities for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.
• Drive forward innovation and champion continuous improvement across services.
• Lead cultural change and ensure services meet statutory requirements and community needs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Collaboration

Job description

Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) – Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue

At Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and ideas drives innovation and strengthens our ability to work together for safer communities.
Based at the joint Fire and Police Headquarters in Nettleham, you’ll work closely with councillors, colleagues across Lincolnshire County Council, and partner agencies to drive forward innovation and improvement.
As a Principal Officer at LFR, you’ll provide strategic leadership and help shape a unified, forward-thinking organisation. LFR takes pride in its strong collaborations with Police, Ambulance Services, and regional fire partners – partnerships that are central to delivering lasting impact for the communities we serve. Your leadership will support the delivery of our shared vision and objectives, aligned with both Lincolnshire County Council and Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue’s business plans.

About Us:
LFR is driven by a clear purpose: Working together to keep our communities safer. This purpose is at the heart of everything we do and is the golden thread that runs through and drives every decision we take, investment we make, our plans and actions now and in the future.

About the Role:
This is a pivotal and high-impact leadership role at the heart of LFR and Lincolnshire County Council (LCC). As an Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO), you will shape and deliver strategic priorities, working closely with elected Members, senior leaders, and key partners at local, regional, and national levels.
You will contribute to the development and implementation of service strategies that reflect the Council’s vision, ensuring your portfolio delivers efficient, high-performing services that provide real value to our communities. You’ll drive forward innovation, champion continuous improvement, and provide clear direction across your area of responsibility.
This is a highly collaborative role, requiring a visible, inspiring leader who thrives in a complex environment – someone who can motivate teams, manage performance, uphold high standards, and navigate competing priorities. You’ll help shape the future of LFR while playing a key part in delivering the Council’s wider ambitions.
Operationally competent candidates will also provide strategic command during incidents on a rotational basis, offering gold or silver-level leadership where required.
As a member of the Chief Officer Group, and a trusted Assistant Chief Fire Officer, you’ll help lead cultural change, promote equality, and ensure services meet both statutory requirements and the evolving needs of our communities.

Full info can be found in the job advert along with the person specification and candidate pack.

Salary: £120,047 with access to Service lease car scheme and Firefighter Pension Scheme

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