Assistant Chief Fire Officer - Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

Assistant Chief Fire Officer - Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is a high performing, innovative and progressive organisation that has high ambitions for the service that it provides to the communities and people of Cheshire.

Due to the impending retirement of the current postholder, the Fire Authority is inviting applications for the post of Assistant Chief Fire Officer.

The successful candidate will possess a detailed understanding of the issues relating to the Fire and Rescue Service at national and local levels, have strong political acuity and be an inspiring and outstanding leader. The Fire Authority will also be looking for an individual who is genuinely committed to staff engagement, diversity and inclusion and who will be able to influence others whilst ensuring the Service has strong leadership to shape and direct service provision and uphold the existing high standards of performance, and the positive culture currently in place. Candidates will also need to demonstrate resilience and excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to execute ambitious programmes of change.

Eligibility

Applications are invited from competent Area Managers and existing Brigade Managers, qualified to Fire Service Incident Command Level 4 and Multi-Agency Gold Incident Command (MAGIC), and are competent to participate in the Principal Officers on call rota.

Selection Process

The selection process will comprise of three stages:

1. Psychometric assessment, technical interview and stakeholder panel with members of staff.
2. Command assessment and media assessment.
3. Interview and presentation with Members of the Fire Authority.

Application

Initial application will be via the submission of a CV accompanied by a supporting statement of up to 2,000 words outlining suitability for the role against the job description and person specification. The Equality Monitoring Form is also to be completed and submitted. Please quote job reference 07/26/ACFO on your application form. Closing date for applications: Monday 25th May at 9am.

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Salary: £146,408 per annum + uniform allowance + relocation package + car lease scheme

Note: If you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process, for example relating to disability, neurodiverse conditions such as dyslexia, pregnancy, religion or belief, or injury, please email .