How to apply for the role of Assistant Chief Fire Officer

To apply for this post you will need to complete and return our application form along with a brief endorsement from your line manager outlining your suitability for the role. All applications should be submitted by midnight on Sunday, 20^th March 2022.

Selection process

The closing date for the application is midnight on Sunday, 20^th March 2022 Completed application forms and Line Manager Endorsement Forms should be marked private and confidential and emailed to Graham Bradley, Head of Resourcing and Recruitment  graham.bradley@staffordshire.police.uk.

Candidates who would like an informal discussion with Rob Barber, Chief Fire Officer or Deputy Chief Fire Officer Glynn Luznyj should contact Shara Baigent on 01785 898667 or via email; s.baigent@staffordshirefire.gov.uk.   

In addition, visits to the Service can be facilitated to enable candidate to engage with colleagues across the Service and to gain an insight to the culture of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue. Please contact Shara Baigent should you wish to make suitable arrangements.

Application forms will be considered by the Chief Fire Officer and the shortlisting panel. Evidence will be drawn from the Application form including how you meet the criteria set out in the NFCC Leadership Framework and the skills as detailed in the role profile.   

Applicants values are considered and assessed at every stage of the selection process as detailed in the NFCC Leadership Framework and the Core Code of Ethics which outline the expected standards of behaviour. 

Please be advised of the key dates for the process below. Should you progress to interview stage it is important that you make every effort to attend the scheduled dates. Please note that the current dates may be subject to change taking into consideration the changing environment due to COVID-19 arrangements. Should this be necessary we will endeavour to give as much notice as possible. 

Shortlisted applicants will be informed no later than 24^th March 2022. If successful you will be invited to attend on two half days during the week beginning 28^th March 2022 to complete a Staff Panel and operational exercise and a presentation and Interview.

Should there be a requirement and with prior agreement, SFRS will make suitable arrangements to cover the costs of any reasonable and necessary expenses of candidates who are invited to interview.

Terms and conditions

The full conditions of service for this position.

If you have any further questions regarding the selection process of the role, please address these to: Robert Barber, Chief Fire Officer, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, Pirehill, Staffordshire, ST15 0BS.

Contact details: Tel 01785 898664 or email: rob.barber@staffordshirefire.gov.uk.