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Form of workDeputy Chief FireOfficer/Chief Operating Officer/Directorof Service Delivery
Location: Eyre Street, Sheffield
Salary: £145,730 per annum
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority are seeking to appoint an ambitious, innovative and forward-thinking individual, with a proven track record at senior strategic operational level, to the position of Deputy Chief FireOfficer/Chief Operating Officer/Directorof Service Delivery.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is well regarded by the communities it serves and the partner agencies with which it does business and the Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to delivering its aspiration of “Making South Yorkshire safer and stronger”.
We offer a unique opportunity for a high calibre individual with drive, demonstrable strategic skills and political and financial awareness, to have a major influence on the future of the service. This will require an open, transparent and inclusive style and the ability to develop positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be a confident and respected leader and be proactive in meeting the challenges of the Home Office Fire Reform Agenda. You will drive continuous improvement across all directorates to ensure that the level of Service to the communities we serve remains effective, efficient and provides robust governance and assurance.
An open and engaging style of leadership, significant experience of leading positive industrial relations and a commitment to all aspects of diversity and inclusion will be essential in building effective relationships with all stakeholders.
The Deputy Chief Fire Officer/Chief Operating Officer role also acts as Director of Service Delivery, overseeing activity across the functions of Prevention, Protection, Emergency Response and a number of corporates teams (currently ICT and Data Protection). The successful candidate will be required to perform operational command at Gold/Strategic Command level, working on the Principal Officer Continuous Duty Command rota.
For a confidential conversation regarding this position contact Chris Kirby, Chief Fire Officer on 07787 438 640.
Information regarding the Service and the Authority can be found at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/
To apply for the post please download an application form and application pack from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
Within both our Service and Authority we believe diversity in all its forms delivers a better service; for our staff and our communities. As an equal opportunities employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Recruitment Process Timeline
Closing Date for Applications:
0900 hrs – Wednesday 31 January 2024
Notification of Shortlist:
By 1700 hrs Friday 2 February 2024
Stakeholder & Senior Leadership Team interviews:
Wednesday 7 or Thursday 8 February 2024
Psychometric Testing:
W/C 5 February 2024
Fire Authority Presentation & Interview
Thursday 22 February 2024
