Chief Fire Officer & Chief Executive: Strategic Leader

Ad Warrior Ltd; Waingroves; Hybrid; GBP 146,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire and rescue service is seeking a Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive to lead their efforts in making the community safer. This permanent role requires extensive leadership experience and a relevant Level Master's qualification. The successful candidate will drive strategic priorities, enhance community safety, and lead a high-performing team. Attractive benefits include flexible working hours and health services. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health & wellbeing services

Free secure on-site car parking

Employee discount scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience at Gold Command Level 4.
• MAGIC qualified for Multi-Agency Gold Incident Command.
• Proven success in strategic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service effectively.
• Empower staff to contribute to community safety.
• Drive strategic priorities for service excellence.

Skills

Critical Incident Command training

Leadership skills

Strategic oversight of budgets

Data driven decision-making

Community focused leadership

Building high-performing teams

Education

Relevant qualification at Masters level (MBA/MSc)

Job description

A regional fire and rescue service is seeking a Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive to lead their efforts in making the community safer. This permanent role requires extensive leadership experience and a relevant Level Master's qualification. The successful candidate will drive strategic priorities, enhance community safety, and lead a high-performing team. Attractive benefits include flexible working hours and health services. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.