Gloucestershire County Council
Area Manager - Fire and Rescue
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Area Manager - Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Salary: £77,186 p.a. + 20% Flexi Duty
Lead change. Shape culture. Protect communities.
We're looking for an exceptional leader to join Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service as an Area Manager. As a member of our Strategic Leadership Team, you'll help shape the future direction of the service, drive improvement, develop high-performing teams and make a lasting difference to the communities we serve.
We're seeking a leader who can combine strategic vision with operational credibility, inspire others through visible leadership, and champion positive organisational culture.
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You'll bring:
- Incident Command Level 3 (or equivalent) and a willingness to achieve Level 4
- Experience leading change and service improvement
- Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Commercial, financial and organisational awareness
- A passion for public service and continuous improvement
This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking service at an exciting point in its improvement journey and help deliver safer communities across Gloucestershire.
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For full details about the role, our vision, benefits and recruitment process, visit our Area Manager Recruitment Microsite at https://gloucestershire.gov.uk/recruitment/executive-recruitment/area-manager/
Apply now and help shape the future of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service.
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