Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive (CFO/CE)
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) serves a population of over 1 million people living and working within a thousand square miles of some of the most attractive landscapes, including parts of the Peak District National Park. The area is diverse, with both rural and city areas, including rivers, farms, manufacturing sites, and an extensive road and rail network, all putting varied demands on our firefighters.
Contract type: Permanent | Salary: Starting salary of GBP 172,033 per annum | Hours: 39.5 hours per week | Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 11 January 2026
Location: Based at Headquarters Ripley, with some regional and national travel. The CFO/CE must reside within the County of Derbyshire following appointment. A relocation allowance may be available subject to eligibility criteria and will be discussed with the successful candidate.
As an inspirational leader, you will empower our people, play your part in Making Derbyshire Safer Together, and lead the Service to continuously improve, ensuring we are well trained and well equipped. You will inspire excellence across the organisation, drive strategic priorities, and shape the future of a respected and ambitious fire and rescue service that celebrates diversity.
Required Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant qualification at Masters level, for example MBA/MSc.
* Critical Incident Command training and experience at Gold Command Level 4.
* Multi‑Agency Gold Incident Command (MAGIC) qualified.
* Leadership Qualification such as Executive Leadership Programme (ELP), ILM level 7 or equivalent.
* Proven success in leading at a strategic level, ensuring effective performance and service delivery across the organisation.
* Professional Firefighter background.
* Experience of building high‑performing teams and supporting effective relationships with stakeholders and elected members.
* Strategic oversight of budgets, prioritisation and resource allocation.
* Ability to interpret information for forecasting, data‑driven decision making and strategic problem solving.
* Leading and managing organisational change to improve effectiveness, while developing and implementing corporate strategies and plans.
What We Offer in Return
We believe in rewarding our people, here's what you can expect when you join us:
* Flexible working hours.
* Agile working.
* Family‑friendly policies.
* Annual leave entitlement of 41 days in a full leave year, inclusive of concessionary and extra statutory days, plus bank holidays.
* Free, secure on‑site car parking.
* Health and wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service locations.
* Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility for Blue Light Card.
* Employee support networks.
* Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to
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