Assistant Chief Fire Officer
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £152,257.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £152,257 per annum plus additional benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Tyne & Wear, North East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | TYNEWEARFRS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
ASSISTANT CHIEF FIRE OFFICER
£152,257 per annum plus additional benefits
About the role
Following the recent selection process for our new Deputy Chief Fire Officer, we are now seeking an inspirational, innovative and effective leader to take up the prestigious opportunity of Assistant Chief Fire Officer.
Reporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer, you will ensure that the Service is operationally efficient in accordance with statutory requirements and that the levels of service provision are kept under regular review.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape and influence the future of fire and rescue whilst ensuring our service continues to protect lives, reduce risk and support our communities with professionalism, innovation and care.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.
Applicants must be a substantive and operationally sector competent Area Manager as a minimum, within a local authority or devolved administration Fire and Rescue Service.
We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.
About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19.
The Selection Process
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline*
Closing Date - Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 12noon
Shortlisting of Candidates and Notification - 29th and 30th January 2026
I3 Profiling Assessments - W/C 2nd February 2026
Selection Process - 9th – 20th February 2026
Notification of Outcome & Conditional Offer - W/C 23rd February 2026
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change
Interested in applying?
Further information about the role, service and how to apply is available in the accompanying Candidate Application Pack.
If you are interested in the role and would like an informal discussion about the job with the Chief Fire Officer, please contact Exec.Support@twfire.gov.uk
You can also visit our website and various social media channels for further information www.twfire.gov.uk
Reasonable Adjustments
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and this means we are committed to employing, supporting and promoting people with disabilities in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment processes, please contact us by email and we will review your request. All requests must be sent to recruitment@twfire.gov.uk
Pre-employment Checks
The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes a DBS check relevant to the role, completion of an occupational health medical and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.
Please submit your application form by 12 noon on Wednesday 28th January 2026