Assistant Chief Fire Officer – Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Title: Assistant Chief Fire Officer
Organisation: Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS)
Location: Wellingborough
Salary: £114,700pa

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) strives to deliver an efficient service to all members of the community both responsively and preventatively. Working closely with our emergency services colleagues on the frontline or in a supporting role, we are invested in delivering change for a safer Northamptonshire for all.

The role of Assistant Chief Fire Officer is crucial to our organisation. This leadership position demands not only a deep understanding of fire service operations, but also a visionary approach to strategic planning and community engagement

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB
As the Assistant Chief Fire Officer for the Fire and Rescue Service you will provide leadership towards the development of a modern, responsive, partnership focused service which will deliver the objectives of the Police, Fire and Crime Plan and contribute to the wider partnership priorities across the county as a whole.

Under your influence, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) will support the outcomes of the Northamptonshire Public Safety Plan. In driving service delivery, the role will ensure that the Service fully discharges its statutory obligations under the Fire & Rescue Services Act, The Civil Contingencies Act, the Fire and Rescue National Framework and other relevant legislation and guidance.

The generic role of Assistant Chief Fire Officer is contained within the Brigade Manager role map as part of the suite of national occupational standards for the Fire and Rescue Service.