Deputy Chief Fire Officer

A message from Rick Hylton, Chief Fire Officer

About the Role

As our next Deputy Chief Fire Officer, you will bring the best leadership to our organisation - Leadership that encourages new ways of thinking, collaborative working and an inclusive approach to everything we do. As an organisation, we have been on a journey of change, and you will play a leading role in continuing that cultural transformation and doing things differently - whilst understanding our history and the heritage. 

The Deputy Chief Fire Officer will play a key role as advisor to the Police Fire and Crime Commissioner, and the Chief Fire Officer This role is pivotal in creating a positive, safe and supportive organisational climate ensuring that the values of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are fully embedded and visible in everything we do.

You will influence the future plan and direction for the organisation and will ensure the continued development of ECFRS. We are looking for a confident individual who can operate successfully in a corporate environment across organisational boundaries, enhancing our close working relationships with councils, other emergency services and wider partners.

For more information about this opportunity, please download the full candidate information pack below.

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For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Sean Anderson
Email: sanderson@faerfield.co.uk
Tel:  0121 312 3755

Roger Russell
Email: rrussell@faerfield.co.uk
Tel:  0121 312 3755

Roger and Sean can also arrange an informal discussion with Rick Hylton, Chief Fire Officer, and a site visit if required.

Indicative timetable:

Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 9 December 2024
Shortlisting: Monday 9 December 2024
Expected date for shortlisted candidates to take psychometric assessments: Tuesday 10 - Monday 16 December 2024
Selection and assessment date: Monday 16 and Wednesday 18 December 2024

To apply:

To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than four sides of A4 each).

If you would prefer to submit your supporting statement in a video format, please send the video in an mp4 format to rpowell@faerfield.co.uk, who will be able to confirm receipt and process.

With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.

Your supporting statement should clearly set out your relevant skills, knowledge and experience and what you can offer that will make a difference to our Service and the communities that we serve.