Director of Corporate Services – Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
Are you an ambitious and forward-thinking strategic leader? Would you like to live and work in one of the most stunning places within the UK?
We are seeking an innovative and influential leader who shares our values and ethics, to support the Chief Fire Officer in leading our organisation forward.
This is an exciting time to join Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service as our Director of Corporate Services. We are in the process of delivering a change programme, transforming the service to ensure future sustainability as well as providing resilient services for future challenges.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan fire and rescue service in England. We have a proud history of keeping people safe and providing prevention, protection, and response services across the local government areas of Devon County, Plymouth City, Somerset, and Torbay Councils. We have 83 fire stations and over 1,900 highly skilled and motivated staff who work tirelessly to protect the 1.8 million people who live in our two counties, plus the 1.1 million people who come to Devon and Somerset on holiday each year.
As the Director of Corporate Services, you will be a member of the Executive Board reporting to the Director of Strategy & Improvement (DSI) and will be responsible for the strategic leadership and performance of the Corporate Service directorate and its collective goals.
As part of the Executive Board, you will assist the CFO in creating a vision, direction, and culture of the Service which builds public trust and confidence through the delivery of effective services, and for the strategic leadership and performance of the Service in achieving its collective goals.
You will contribute to corporate performance by ensuring a high-quality service, leading or supporting corporate initiatives and projects, and carrying a specific or statutory corporate role where appropriate.
The closing date for applications is Monday 3 February 2025 at 23:59. Shortlisting will take place from 10 February, and the selection and interview process will occur during the weeks starting 17 February and 3 March 2025.
If you would like additional information or an informal discussion after reading the application pack, please contact Gavin Ellis by emailing executivesupport@dsfire.gov.uk.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful Baseline Personnel Security Standard check (BPSS), Medical Screening, National Security Vetting to Developed Vetting (DV), and an Enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services Safeguarding Policy.
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