Chief Fire Officer & Executive Leader – Derbyshire

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue; Waingroves; Hybrid; GBP 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire and rescue authority seeks a Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive to lead their service in ensuring safety and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strategic leadership skills, a professional firefighting background, and a track record in delivering effective services. With responsibilities including driving organizational effectiveness and inspiring excellence among teams, this role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of fire and rescue services in the region.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual Leave entitlement of 41 days

Health & wellbeing services

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience at strategic leadership level with proven service delivery.
• Background as a professional firefighter.
• Experience in managing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the Fire and Rescue Service.
• Drive strategic priorities and inspire excellence.
• Ensure effective performance and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic decision-making

Stakeholder management

Organisational change management

Education

Relevant qualification at Masters level (MBA/MSc)

Leadership Qualification (ELP, ILM level 7 or equivalent)

Job description

A regional fire and rescue authority seeks a Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive to lead their service in ensuring safety and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strategic leadership skills, a professional firefighting background, and a track record in delivering effective services. With responsibilities including driving organizational effectiveness and inspiring excellence among teams, this role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of fire and rescue services in the region.