Head of Corporate Services Area Manager

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as the Head of Corporate Services. This is a unique opportunity to lead a key area of our organization and work across the service to shape and tailor our services to meet the diverse needs of our communities.

As the Head of Corporate Services, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to achieve corporate objectives, ensuring the delivery of excellent public services, and managing risk across the county on behalf of Royal Berkshire Fire Authority.

You will have a strong understanding of how to lead major programmes across an organization, building effective senior relationships, finding the best solution to challenges, and making the change happen.

Politically astute, you will be working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and therefore it is essential that you have excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills to develop contacts and build relationships.

The key focus of this role is to provide an effective and efficient multidisciplinary organisational support function, creating and delivering the Service's vision and strategic direction on behalf of the Fire Authority.

You will be responsible for leading a team of professionals and working closely with the Deputy Chief Executive to develop and deliver the Community Risk Management Plan and delivery of the associated programme of work.

You will also be the strategic lead for Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) inspection programme.

Key role requirements are detailed in the job profile attached (knowledge, skills and experience).

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate how they meet these behaviours in line with the job profile/person specification throughout the selection process.

Please see the link to the Job Profile: Head of Corporate Services.

For further details about the role or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process, please contact Nikki Richards, Deputy Chief Executive.

The selection process consists of three stages.

Stage One: CV and Supporting Statement, detailing why you are the best person for the role and how you meet the person specification.

Stage Two: Submission of report on how organisational performance management can drive improvements in productivity and efficiency, and a competency-based interview.

Stage Three: Values and Behaviours Based Interview.

Other considerations include the Area Manager allowance, Competent Station Manager requirements, and the need to evidence relevant qualifications and experience.



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