Strategic Leader for Corporate Services

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom RBFRS Full time
Job Profile

As Head of Adult Community Services, you will be at the forefront of our service, leading the effective management, performance, and delivery of our Service, while contributing to the Senior Leadership Team and the delivery of the Strategic Commitments of the Fire Authority.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire. We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture, and a commitment to the training, development, and wellbeing of our people.

About the Role

In this crucial leadership role, you will have a unique opportunity to lead an area of the Service and work across the organisation to shape and tailor the services we provide to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.

  • You will utilise professional knowledge and experience to develop appropriate strategies, take action to achieve corporate objectives, and ensure the delivery of excellent public services.
  • You will bring a practical understanding of how to lead major programmes across an organisation, building effective senior relationships, finding the best solution to challenges, being critically aware of costs and resources, and making the change happen.
  • You will manage risk across the county on behalf of Royal Berkshire Fire Authority, ensuring the community is at the heart of the decision-making while demonstrating value for money.
About Us

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

We value your individuality, your diversity, and your dignity. Inclusion, diversity, and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part-time arrangements, please enquire on application.



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