Deputy Chief Fire Officer – Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Humberside Fire & Rescue Service, a high performing organisation which has ambitious plans for the service it provides to the communities of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North East Lincolnshire, and North Lincolnshire. The Fire Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced professional to be their next Deputy Chief Fire Officer.  The successful applicant will support the Chief Fire Officer in leading the Authority’s Executive team, influencing the vision and direction of the Service.

We are seeking an individual who has significant experience in a corporate environment, has a supportive and inclusive leadership style, and a high level of emotional intelligence. You will be  driven, self-motivated and credible, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners. Political acumen, the ability to deliver substantial programmes of change, and a commitment to continuous improvement within the Service are essential.

Applicants must have extensive experience at a senior executive level, have a relevant degree (postgraduate) appropriate to the post and have completed a MAGIC course. You should be qualified to and operating at Fire Service Incident Command Level 4. As part of the Principal Officer Gold rota, you will need to maintain a permanent base within the Humberside Fire & Rescue Service area.

Benefits package:
•    Attractive salary and pension benefits
•    Access to a pool car to provide continuous duty
•    Free car parking
•    Relocation assistance package
•    Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•    Access to Health Care plan
•    Sports and Welfare Association with free use of gym

Applications will be via the submission of an application form, outlining suitability for the role against the criteria set out in the person specification.  An application pack can be obtained by emailing HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk or by calling 01482 567546.

Recruitment Timeline:

•    Closing Date – midnight on Friday 10 April
•    Shortlisting Date – Monday 13 April 
•    Incident Command Assessment & Media Interview – Monday 20 April 
•    Panel Dates – (to include Fire Authority Appointments Committee & Partner Panel Interview) – Monday 27 April

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which includes completion of the Non-Police Personal Vetting (NPPV) Level 3 clearance and National Security Developed Vetting  (DV) Clearance , references and medical including a fitness test.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Niall McKiniry , on 01482 567509 (PA).

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for disabilities at any stage of the selection process are invited to contact Maxine Sleight, PA, (msleight@humbersidefire.gov.uk)