Planning and Performance Manager – Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning and Performance Manager to join us! This role is based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter, and the successful candidate will join us on a permanent, full time (37 hours per week) basis, and in return will receive a salary starting at £53,460 rising annually to £57,416 (gross) per annum. There is the opportunity for some flexible working arrangements with this role, which would need to be discussed and agreed with the hiring manager.

As Planning and Performance Manager, you’ll sit at the centre of the Service—working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, analysts, and delivery teams to ensure our strategy, planning, and performance frameworks are robust, joined-up and future-facing.

From coordinating our annual planning cycle to refining our performance measures, you’ll drive improvements that strengthen our services and keep our communities safe.

We want someone who is as comfortable scanning the horizon as they are getting into the detail—someone who blends strategic insight with strong people skills and can champion evidence-led change.

You’ll bring:

Proven experience in planning, performance, or benefits evaluation
Ability to navigate complex organisation and political landscapes
A collaborative leadership style with a focus on learning and improvement
Strong understanding of organisational performance tools and techniques
Confident working across teams and influencing at every level

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of our corporate planning and performance framework
Align planning activity with financial and risk strategy
Work closely with data and insight teams to shape performance indicators
Support managers in embedding performance thinking across the Service
Strengthen links with other fire services and public bodies
Build and lead an inclusive, high-performing team

Closing date for applications: 2359hrs 4 January 2026

For informal enquiries regarding the role please contact Jon Worsley, via 07967 021871 or jworsley@dsfire.gov.uk