Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive (CFO/CE) – Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) serves a population of over 1 million people, living and working within a thousand square miles of some of the most attractive landscapes. This includes, of course, parts of the Peak District National Park. The area is diverse though, with both rural and city areas, including rivers, farms, manufacturing sites, and an extensive road and rail network, all putting varied demands on our firefighters.

DFRS is seeking its next Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive (CFO/CE), to lead our Service, as we continuously improve, ensuring we are well trained and well equipped. As an inspirational leader, you will empower our people to play their part in Making Derbyshire Safer Together, for all who live, work or visit the area.

We are a high performing, forward thinking organisation and as our next CFO/CE, you will have an impact to shape the future of a respected and ambitious fire and rescue service which celebrates the diversity of our workforce. You will also play a critical role in driving our strategic priorities, not only to inspire excellence across the organisation, but for our people and the communities of Derbyshire too.

To succeed as our next CFO/CE you will be a trusted, community focused leader; a role model, capable of delivering the very best climate and culture for all our people. We are ambitious, and want to be at the forefront, as a modern Fire and Rescue Service. You will share this vision, and have the skills, operationally and strategically, to deliver that vision.

Please see the Job Description / Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.