Chief Fire & Public Safety Leader

WFS Patron; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an exceptional Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive to lead our organisation through its next phase of transformation, innovation and service excellence, serving Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Reporting to the Fire Authority, you will provide visible, values-led leadership for approximately 500 employees, oversee a £43.9m revenue budget and a £22.6m capital programme, and champion an inclusive culture where people can thrive, contribute and

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, complex public safety organisation through transformation and change.
• Provide visible, values‑led leadership to around 500 employees.
• Oversee the revenue budget (£43.9m) and capital programme (£22.6m) as strategic advisor to the Fire Authority.
• Drive an inclusive culture that enables staff to thrive and deliver exceptional public safety outcomes.

Job description

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an exceptional Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive to lead our organisation through its next phase of transformation, innovation and service excellence, serving Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Reporting to the Fire Authority, you will provide visible, values-led leadership for approximately 500 employees, oversee a £43.9m revenue budget and a £22.6m capital programme, and champion an inclusive culture where people can thrive, contribute and