Deputy Chief Fire Office
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £139,729 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | Llantrisant, Pontyclun |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for a strategic leader who can demonstrate a strong record of visible and transformational leadership within a dynamic environment. The ability to produce positive results is key along with a broad range of experience. Prospective applicants will need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of both the functions of the Fire and Rescue Service and the issues facing the Service both within Wales and the UK.
This is an exciting time to join the Service as we continue our programme of cultural change. The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing the recommendations in the recently published HMICFRS report, the Fenella Morris KC review and the reports by the Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser.
Strong planning, organisational and people skills will be paramount, in addition to excellent communication and the ability to build strong relationships and networking skills as this will be imperative to running an effective directorate, advising the Chief Fire Officer and Commissioners at a strategic level and in supporting collaboration with Welsh Government, other fire and rescue services and partner organisations.
The successful candidate will enjoy a career within a progressive organisation, leading complex departments who make a positive difference to the communities of South Wales daily.
Relocation support will be available
This is an exciting time to join the Service as we continue our programme of cultural change. The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing the recommendations in the recently published HMICFRS report, the Fenella Morris KC review and the reports by the Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser.
Strong planning, organisational and people skills will be paramount, in addition to excellent communication and the ability to build strong relationships and networking skills as this will be imperative to running an effective directorate, advising the Chief Fire Officer and Commissioners at a strategic level and in supporting collaboration with Welsh Government, other fire and rescue services and partner organisations.
The successful candidate will enjoy a career within a progressive organisation, leading complex departments who make a positive difference to the communities of South Wales daily.
Relocation support will be available