Assistant Chief Fire Officer

2 weeks ago


Eastleigh, United Kingdom Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service Full time

**Job Details**:
**Salary**: £139,000 per annum

**Work Location**: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Eastleigh

**Hours per week**: 42

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Closing Date**: 14 May 2024
Are you an inspirational, people focused leader with a passion for public safety?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as Assistant Chief Fire Officer specifically as Director of Operations, leading our dedicated Operations teams in protecting and serving the communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

**About Us**:
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is a forward-thinking organisation committed to safeguarding lives, property, and the environment. With a rich history of service excellence and innovation, we are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of service delivery to achieve our purpose of ‘Together We Make Life Safer.’

For more information please see About - Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service

**Role Overview**:
As Director of Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of our service delivery, ensuring the effective deployment of resources, and maintaining the highest standards of Prevention, Protection and Responding to Incidents. You will lead a dynamic team of firefighters, officers, and support staff, driving continuous improvement and innovation to meet the evolving needs of our communities.

**Benefits of Role**:
We offer a salary of c£139,000 with a provided vehicle allocated and access to an employer contributed pension scheme. Gold Book terms and conditions of employment. You will be expected to join the operational rota as a Level 4 strategic officer on continuous duty.

**How to Apply**:
Successful applicants will be invited for a technical interview, followed by online assessments, an introduction to the organisation and final interviews. The expected appointment will be made in June 2024.

Join us in our mission to protect and serve the residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Together, we make life safer.

**Additional Information**:
Assistant Chief Fire Officer (Director of Operations) Job Description and Person Specification

Please note this post is Politically Restricted

**HIWFRS Values**:
Reaching Further - Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.

Showing Respect - Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.

Supporting Others - Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.

Playing Our Part - Recognising the contribution we all make.

**Vetting Requirements**:
**Contact Details for an Informal Discussion**:
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.



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