Deputy Chief Fire Officer – Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

We are pleased to share that applications are now open for the role of Deputy Chief Fire Officer.

As Deputy Chief Fire Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership of Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, helping to shape the organisation’s future direction, drive continuous improvement and ensure the delivery of outstanding services that make a positive difference to our communities.

The role carries significant operational, strategic and political responsibility. You will provide corporate leadership across the organisation and maintain operational preparedness at the highest level, including undertaking the role of strategic Incident Commander within a multi-agency Gold Command environment.

We are seeking an accomplished and values-led leader with the credibility, resilience and strategic insight to succeed in a complex and high-profile environment. You will have a proven track record of leading organisational improvement, developing high-performing teams and building effective partnerships that deliver meaningful outcomes.

Above all, you will embody our values of Courage, Compassion and Integrity and provide visible leadership that inspires confidence, drives excellence and makes a lasting difference to our people and communities.

YOU WILL DEMONSTRATE
– A strong track record of delivering organisational improvement and strategic outcomes within a complex environment.
– Exceptional political awareness and the ability to build productive relationships with elected members, Government and senior stakeholders.
– Experience of leading through influence, collaboration and partnership working across organisational boundaries.
– A commitment to creating an inclusive, high-performing culture where people feel valued, supported and able to thrive.
– Strong communication and engagement skills, with the credibility to represent the Authority at local, regional and national levels.
– The professional competence and operational leadership required to undertake the role of strategic Incident Commander within a multi-agency Gold Command setting.

ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must have substantive experience of operating in a Principal Officer/Brigade Manager role and hold an Incident Command Level 4 qualification.

Candidates who have a live/unspent disciplinary sanction or who are currently working under any capability (performance) related improvement note/plan will not be eligible to apply.

FIND OUT MORE
The candidate pack included in our advert provides information about the selection process, the role, our organisation and the communities we serve. We encourage interested candidates explore the opportunity fully and learn more about what makes Merseyside such a special place to work and lead.