Assistant Chief Fire Officer – Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

Location: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3LHDuty System: Continuous Duty System

Salary: £135,727 – £141,897

Closing Date: 12 noon, 6 November 2024

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is inviting applications from talented and inspirational individuals to become its Assistant Chief Fire Officer.

As the Director for Service Delivery, you will strengthen the values and leadership that shape our culture, promoting an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to develop and thrive.  You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovation and working as part of a strong, effective leadership team you will influence the future direction of travel of Lancashire Fire and Rescue.

We are looking for an exceptional leader with high levels of integrity, a commitment to equality diversity and inclusion and engagement.

As an experienced competent Area or Brigade Manager, you will be able to demonstrate a track record of improving performance and possess outstanding communication skills and leadership qualities.  Building on our recent HMICFRS inspection you will have the commitment to develop LFRS into an Outstanding Service, with a long-term vision, ensuring we continue to deliver efficient, quality services to the residents of Lancashire.

It is essential that candidates hold a minimum of a Level 7 qualification and a valid ICL 3 Operational Assessment.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 6 November 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

We anticipate Assessment Centres to be held Week commencing 11 November 2024, Ops Assessment in the Week commencing 18 November 2024 and Formal Interviews in the week commencing 25 November 2024

If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment partners in the first instance, Fire Knowledge Executive Recruitment for an informal and confidential discussion with Dave Etheridge: Email: dave.etheridge@fireknowledge.co.uk Mob: 07775 827265

This post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Diversity Matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service – we want to attract the broadest range of people to work with us and the more diverse the workforce, the better able we are to serve our community. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief or age. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

This post has been advertised internally and externally.

Salary: £135,727 – £141,897

Contract type: Full Time

Closing date: November 6 2024

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