Area Manager – Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is a vital part of Gloucestershire County Council, delivering community safety and emergency response services across the county. With a revenue budget of £24.7 million, 21 community fire stations, and a dedicated team of wholetime, on-call firefighters, control staff, and support staff.

The Role
We are seeking three Area Manager to join our Strategic Leadership Team, a role that offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of GFRS and deliver transformational change to our service.

Area Manager – People & Organisational Development
Area Manager – Service Delivery
Area Manager – Protection, Health & Safety & Assurance

As an inspirational and forward-thinking leader, you will:
1. Drive an agenda of improvement to enhance community safety and emergency response services.
2. Champion our core values and build an empowered, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture.
3. Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across the public and private sectors, ensuring a joined-up approach to public services.
4. Oversee the delivery of efficient, innovative, and outcome-focused services for the people of Gloucestershire.
5. Lead by example, demonstrating resilience, inclusivity, and the ability to make and support effective decisions at every level.

What You’ll Need
To succeed, you will be an experienced and committed professional with:
1. Incident Command Level 3 or equivalent, with experience in large-scale, multi-agency incidents.
2. A proven track record in leading culture change, delivering transformation, and achieving measurable improvements.
3. Strong financial management skills, with the ability to prioritise resources effectively.
4. A history of building successful partnerships and working collaboratively across sectors.
5. Inclusive leadership abilities, fostering a coaching and supportive environment for staff to reach their full potential.
6. Strategic awareness, with the ability to articulate a clear vision and deliver against organisational objectives.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service. Apply today and become part of an organisation that values integrity, excellence, and empowerment at its core.

Together, we can make Gloucestershire a safer place to live, work, and thrive.

For more information on the role and how to apply, please refer to our candidate information pack here https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/media/fprjqesr/gfrs-area-manager-recruitment-pack-2025-v02.docx.

This vacancy is being managed by Dave Etheridge at Fire Knowledge Recruitment. For a discussion about the role, please contact him on dave.etheridge@fireknowledge.co.uk or 07775 827265.

Applications should be submitted with a CV and accompanying impact statement (https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/media/4jgfkxbb/am-impact-statement.doc), to dave.etheridge@fireknowledge.