Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority is seeking an exceptional individual to take on the role of Chief Fire Officer, leading our dedicated team in delivering a truly outstanding service to our communities.
As Chief Fire Officer, you will play a pivotal role in realising the strategic vision outlined in our leadership message: protecting and serving the people of Merseyside with Courage, Compassion and Integrity. This high-profile role requires a leader who can inspire confidence, foster resilience, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of our service.
In addition to leading the Service, you will also represent us on a national scale with responsibility for National Resilience via MFRA’s role as Lead Authority. This role will require you to collaborate with both Government and Fire and Rescue services nationwide, sharing best practices and ensuring readiness to respond to major incidents wherever they may occur. Your leadership in this arena will be essential for enhancing our collective capacity to manage complex and large-scale emergencies, providing safety and security for communities far beyond our borders.
As Chief Fire Officer:
* You will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills developed from experience of operating at the Brigade Manager/Principal Officer level.
* You will have a strong strategic vision and a track record of achieving ambitious goals.
* You will have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and represent MFRS at local and national levels.
* You will possess extensive political skills and proven ability to lead and professionally advise elected members and other politicians.
* You will model our values and behaviours; promoting a culture which embraces collaboration, inclusivity, high performance and wellbeing, and you will strive to make a real difference to the communities we serve.
* You will be required to assume the role of commanding Principal Officer within a Multi-Agency ‘Gold Command’ setting as Incident Commander.
Key Dates:
Closing Date: Midnight Monday 2nd December
Shortlisting: 3rd & 4th December
Selection: 12th & 13th December 2024
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake a number of activities as part of the selection process. These include Network Engagement, Presentation, Interview and the completion of a Clarity 4D Profile.
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