Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive

General Description of Post

As the administrative head of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to be accountable to the Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority for the efficient, effective, equitable and economic discharge of its legal duties, responsibilities and expectations.

Specific Duties, and Responsibilities

1. To attend and take command of operational incidents appropriate to the post.
2. To advise the Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority on its duties and obligations as the Fire Authority for Nottinghamshire and the City of Nottingham.
3. To advise the Fire Authority on the needs of the communities and the people it serves for protection from fire and from other hazards where its services may be needed in the public interest.
4. To advise the Fire Authority of any relevant events, pressures or other matters within the wider environment in which it functions and which may have implications for it or the Fire & Rescue Service.
5. To prepare policy options for the Fire Authority to allow it to develop new and improved services to the public, In particular, to prepare options which add value through joint working with other agencies including Government Departments, Local Government, Community Based Organisations and Business, etc.
6. To prepare strategic and other plans for the Fire Authority within its policies for the protection of the communities it serves and in addition for the maintenance and development of the Fire & Rescue Service.
7. To provide effective management structures and processes to ensure key service aims and objectives are progressed as planned, monitored and reviewed as necessary.
8. To provide leadership and command of the Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service ensuring its effectiveness and efficiency within the policies of the Fire Authority.
9. To achieve the strategic aims and plans for the Fire Authority through leadership and command of the Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service and otherwise as may be necessary.
10. To ensure that the Service provides an equitable level of provision to all members of the community and that the organization operates in a culture which embraces fairness and equality.
11. To ensure, in association with the Treasurer and the Clerk to the Authority, that the financial and formal administrative affairs of the Authority are properly carried out within the terms of the Authority’s Financial Regulations and Standing Orders and any appropriate legislation.
12. To oversee, in association with the Treasurer and the Clerk to the Authority, the proper preparation, submission and implementation of reports submitted for member consideration.
13. To uphold and actively promote the equality and diversity policies of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.
14. To evaluate and report to the Fire Authority on the effectiveness of its policies and plans and for the performance of the Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service.
15. To consult and negotiate with recognized employee representatives as appropriate on matters affecting the Service and its personnel.
16. To represent the Fire Authority as required, including business, civic, ceremonial, social and other events, and to liaise with the media.
17. Any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties, responsibilities and grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any significant changes of a permanent nature should be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.

Specific health and safety responsibilities

1. On behalf of the Combined Fire Authority to ensure that effective systems are in place for Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service to discharge its duty of care in terms of health and safety risk management.
2. In pursuit of the above ensure Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service prepares, maintains and implements its Written Safety Policy and that safe systems of work and workplaces result.