Assistant Chief Fire Officer

Grade: Principal Officer

Post Ref: 0016

Conditions of Service: Relevant NJC Scheme of Terms and Conditions of Service

Responsible to: Chief Fire Officer

General Description of Post

The generic role of Assistant Chief Fire Officer is set out in the role map for Brigade Manager.

Specifically, the ACFO will be responsible for a directorate of the service and will report to the CFO with regard to the performance of the department. They will be responsible for all aspects of delivery within their respective remit and be accountable for the implementation of corporate strategy within that function.

Specific duties and responsibities

1. To provide operational cover as outlined in the addendum.
2. To support the Chief Fire Officer in the delivery of the service on a day to day basis.
3. To act as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team, contributing to the establishment of corporate direction and the allocation of resources across the Service to meet corporate objectives
4. Provide leadership as a Director of a Department and take responsibility for managing performance delivery in both the short and long-term
5. To take responsibility for the development of personnel in support of organisational performance.
6. To develop and set the service’s strategies, maintain them and their performance as appropriate.
7. To operate within a stringent corporate governance framework, maintaining the highest standards of conduct.
8. To assist in the formulation of policies and procedures for the continuous improvement of performance and organisational development of the Service
9. To participate in negotiations with the Representative Bodies through the Joint Negotiating and Consultation forums and through more informal channels
10. To represent the Service at meetings at a local, regional and national level where matters relating to the Fire Service are under discussion, and to promote the Fire Service as both a performance leader and service partner at these levels.
11. To act as the Chair of meetings as required.
12. To build effective managerial relationships with Heads of Departments and contribute to the management of Service resources and policies
13. To attend meetings of the Combined Fire Authority and offer advice to elected Members as appropriate
14. To promote an atmosphere of equality, fairness, dignity and trust across the whole organisation, its partners and stakeholders
15. To act within the delegated authority of the Chief Fire Officer