Area Manager: Prevention, Protection and Risk – Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

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Our Area Manager will report to and support our Assistant Chief Fire Officers (ACFO’s) in leading the Service. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will assist the ACFO’s in creating a vision, direction and culture of the Service which builds public trust and confidence through the delivery of effective services.

You will be used to acting with authority under pressure to carry out operational command duties in the event of a major incident.

You will demonstrate a strong track record of innovation, transformation, and modernisation in a large organisation.

More information on the role, full job description / person specification, and benefits package can be found in the attached Application pack.

Benefits:

Here are the benefits you can expect:

assisting in leading the largest fire service outside of London
relocation package – further details to be confirmed
Service provided vehicle
competitive holiday entitlement
pension scheme
employee assistance programme provided in-house (wellbeing, counselling and physiotherapy provision)
comprehensive rewards and benefits programme.
lifestyle benefits – a vast range of national and local discounts and offers from retailers, as well as savings on travel, leisure and entertainment.
three yearly medical
various salary sacrifice schemes
We are looking for existing Area Managers or substantive competent Group Managers with a proven record of leading organisation-wide change, who can inspire, innovate and influence at the highest level.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 21 December 2025 at 23:59. Shortlisting will take place from 05 January 2026 and the selection and interview process will take place during the weeks starting 12 and 19 January 2026 and 02 February 2026.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact Gerald Taylor – Deputy Chief Fire Officer – gtaylor@dsfire.gov.uk or Damien Borlase – Temp Assistant Chief Fire Officer – dborlase@dsfire.gov.uk

Please note that the appointment is subject to successful Baseline Personnel Security Standard check (BPSS), Medical Screening, National Security Vetting to Security Check level (SC) and an Standard DBS Check.