DEPUTY CHIEF OFFICER

DEPUTY CHIEF OFFICER – Service Delivery

Salary:         £163,645

Term:           Permanent with a preference for minimum 3-year tenure

Location:    Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Cambuslang.

An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for the right individual to form part of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) as Deputy Chief Officer (Service Delivery).

The SFRS is the 4th largest Fire and Rescue Service in the World and protects one of the largest geographical areas of any Fire and Rescue Service.  With 356 Community Fire Stations across Scotland, we manage a diverse range of risks, from urban cities to remote and rural island locations.

Suitable applicants will have already demonstrated achievement and leadership at a strategic level within a Fire and Rescue Service and be able to show a clear understanding of the challenges facing the Service over the coming 5 years and beyond. This is a permanent post with a preference for a minimum 3-year tenure.

As Deputy Chief Officer, you will be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of Fire and Rescue Services to the Communities of Scotland.  You will have the experience, skills and aptitude to lead, direct and manage the operations of the SFRS to ensure it provides high quality, efficient and flexible services of the highest standard whilst making a positive difference to the outcomes of Community and Firefighter safety. 

At a time of ongoing reform of public services and a challenging financial environment, you will work collaboratively with Scottish Government, the Board, SLT and other key national and local stakeholders; making a significant contribution to formulate and drive forward innovation and improvement strategies to meet SFRS strategic aims and objectives.  You will play a strategic role in transforming the SFRS; leading by example and building on our culture of safety, teamwork, respect and innovation.

You will provide an operational emergency response as part of the Principal Officer group (Gold Command) including a national response on a locally agreed continuous duty system.  You may be required to attend incidents as the Incident Commander as dictated by the SFRS Incident Command System or as SFRS Gold Commander at  Multi-Agency Gold level briefings or meetings at any location throughout Scotland.

Applicants must currently operate at competent and substantive Assistant Chief Officer level or above and display strong evidence of operating at a strategic level within a Fire and Rescue Service.  Applicants are also required to evidence academic achievement at SCQF Level 11 e.g. a relevant Master’s degree in a relevant professional discipline, or demonstrable experiential equivalency.  The provision of Incident Command leadership is essential and applicants must currently operate at Gold Commander level or equivalent in order to apply. 

The successful candidate will be based at SFRS Headquarters in Cambuslang and must be able to travel extensively across Scotland on a regular basis and the wider UK when required. This post aligns to the Brigade Manager Role Map and the NJC Scheme of Conditions of Service (Gold Book).

 

 

SELECTION PROCESS 

To arrange an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Greg Wilson, Station Commander - SLT Support, on 07747 835 518 or greg.wilson@firescotland.gov.uk or Elaine Reside, Executive PA to Chief Officer Designate Stuart Stevens, on 07814 639 582 or  elaine.reside@firescotland.gov.uk.

Full details of the role and the selection process can be found in the attached information pack.

To apply, follow the link and submit your CV together with the attached supporting statement proforma.

Selection will be in the form of a psychometric assessment, followed by an invitation to selection centre which will consist of an assessment of incident command, a leadership discussion and a formal interview.  The SFRS reserves the right to run additional selection centres as necessary.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

If you would like to apply in a different format or language, please email SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.