Chief Fire Officer — Visionary Leader, CFRS

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited seeks a senior strategic leader to become Chief Fire Officer for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. The role focuses on building an outstanding public service, leading through reform and financial challenges, and driving a culture of trust and openness across CFRS.

You will lead, motivate and develop a mixed workforce, champion transformation, and ensure a safe, legal, and high-performing service for Cumbria communities. Applications close 30 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience required.
• Proven ability to lead transformation and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and inspire all Fire staff, ensuring wellbeing and integrity.
• Champion CFRS transformation, engaging and empowering others across the service.
• Develop a strategic plan with the PCC to address current challenges and improvements.
• Advance Blue Light Collaboration across Cumbria.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Job description

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited seeks a senior strategic leader to become Chief Fire Officer for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. The role focuses on building an outstanding public service, leading through reform and financial challenges, and driving a culture of trust and openness across CFRS.

You will lead, motivate and develop a mixed workforce, champion transformation, and ensure a safe, legal, and high-performing service for Cumbria communities. Applications close 30 September 2026.