Deputy Chief Fire Officer / Deputy Chief Fire Executive – Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

DEPUTY CHIEF FIRE OFFICER / DEPUTY CHIEF FIRE EXECUTIVE
For over 50 years Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) has worked determinedly to provide a people focused fire and rescue service delivered by our engaged, professional and talented people.

CFRS are looking for an inspiring Deputy Chief Fire Officer/Executive who thrives in dynamic environments, balances operational demands with strategic insight, and is ready to step up as a role model of our values of respect, welcoming and professional.

Recognised as “outstanding” in our latest HMICFRS inspection for resource management, we combine a deep commitment to our people with a passion for innovation. We are committed to our mission to reduce preventable deaths and injuries from fires and emergencies, and we aim to foster a culture where everyone feels included, valued and appreciated.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
Forge Partnerships That Matter: Engage with stakeholders ranging from Fire Authority members, community partners to operational teams and external agencies, building an integrated, collaborative approach to safety and community well-being.

Champion Excellence: Be a role model for inclusivity and integrity, developing our team’s capability to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s unknowns.

Drive Strategic Impact: Tackle complex, competing priorities with insight and expertise, ensuring we make smart, resourceful decisions that advance our mission and protect the community.

WHY CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE?
Impactful Work: Your leadership and the work you do will directly contribute to a safer community, influencing how we respond to and prevent emergencies.

Opportunity for Growth: Enjoy the autonomy to lead initiatives that will shape the future of CFRS.

An Inclusive Team Culture: Join a team committed to continuous improvement and shared success, where your leadership will cultivate a respectful, inclusive, and empowered environment.

ABOUT YOU:

You will bring substantial experience at a senior level within the fire and rescue sector, with a proven record of balancing strategic acumen and operational excellence. A multi-agency Gold Incident command and a Level 7 Incident Command qualification are essential, underscoring your readiness to lead a senior level.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Relocation
A relocation package is applicable.

Evidence of qualifications
Candidates will be required to provide evidence their qualifications when requested.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
The post will be subject to full security vetting and due to the nature of the post, they are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and convictions, whether spent or unspent, must be declared.

Safeguarding  

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.  

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people, or vulnerable adults.  

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

To apply, please send a copy of your CV along with a 2-page supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role and why you are interested in being the DCFO at Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue to Laura Hutchcraft laura.hutchcraft@cambsfire.gov.uk  by 5pm on 16th January 2025.  

ASSESSMENT DATES:  

Assessment centre and Interviews 23 January and 28/31 January.