Chief Fire Officer & Executive Leader

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire and rescue service seeks a Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive to lead the organization, ensuring effective service delivery and driving strategic initiatives for community safety. The role requires proven leadership skills, experience in strategic decision-making, and a relevant Masters-level qualification. Ideal candidates will have a professional firefighter background and a commitment to community engagement. The salary for this position starts at £172,033 per annum, and offers flexible working policies and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health & wellbeing services

Annual Leave entitlement of 41 days

Qualifications

• Proven success in leading at a strategic level.
• Ability to interpret information for forecasting and decision-making.
• Experience in building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage organizational change to improve effectiveness.
• Drive strategic priorities and inspire excellence across the organization.
• Support effective service delivery across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic decision-making

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant qualification at Masters level (MBA / MSc)

Multi-Agency Gold Incident Command (MAGIC) qualified

Leadership Qualification (ILM Level 7)

Job description

A regional fire and rescue service seeks a Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive to lead the organization, ensuring effective service delivery and driving strategic initiatives for community safety. The role requires proven leadership skills, experience in strategic decision-making, and a relevant Masters-level qualification. Ideal candidates will have a professional firefighter background and a commitment to community engagement. The salary for this position starts at £172,033 per annum, and offers flexible working policies and ongoing training opportunities.