Deputy Director of Corporate Services, Avon Fire & Rescue Service
- Based at: Avon Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Portishead BS20 8JJ
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Salary: Hay 1 (£55,645 - £61,398)
- Closing date: 12:00 (midday) on Wednesday 21 April 2021
We are seeking a Deputy Director of Corporate Services to help lead Avon Fire and Rescue’s key business operations from finance, IT, estates, environment and procurement to human resources, communications, corporate assurance, performance and administration. In this role no two days will be the same but you will be making a difference to our staff and communities every day.
This is a role for a leader with significant experience of working effectively at a strategic level and with an approach which demonstrates our values. Joining at a time of change, the successful candidate will work with the Director of Corporate Services to actively develop and drive forward the ambition of the Directorate and contribute to wider collaboration, transformation and culture change in Avon Fire and Rescue Service.
The main purpose of the role is to: ensure effective planning and management of our people, financial and property resources; enable the ongoing delivery, development and improvement of our core business functions; and nurture and sustain a collaborative, inclusive and learning culture in which our staff are encouraged, developed and supported to be their best and achieve great results.
We are looking for someone who has significant experience of strategy making and planning, leading and developing multi-disciplinary, high performing teams, and embracing change and innovation to improve what we do and how we work in collaboration with our staff and partners. Ideally you will also have a degree level (or equivalent) professional qualification in a relevant discipline to compliment this experience and value set. This is a fast paced environment and therefore the successful candidate will also be self-driven and proactive in their approach.
The Service embraces flexible working but some office based work will be required. As this post is based at our new Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check.
We welcome questions and discussions about our posts. Please email recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk if you would like to discuss the role with the Director of Corporate Services or a member of the team.
To see the full duties of the role and candidate criteria please see the job description at the bottom of this page.
How to apply:
Once you have read the job description please complete the application form telling us how you meet the requirements of the role - tell us how your skills, qualifications, experience and approach align with what we are looking for and provide examples wherever you can. The information you give us will assist us in our shortlisting process. Your values and approach are important to us and therefore, while they will be accepted, CVs may not provide the fullest opportunity for you to talk about your suitability.
Completed applications should be submitted to Human Resources, Avon Fire & Rescue Service, Police & Fire Headquarters, PO Box 37, Valley Road, Portishead, Bristol BS20 8JJ by the closing date and time. Alternatively, you can email your application to recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- Please note we will not be accepting CVs via Recruitment agencies.
- Please quote job reference number 1022 on any communications. Thank you
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