Area Manager Strategy, Policy, Risk & Assurance

About the Role

We are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking leader to join our Service as Area Manager Strategy Risk Policy and Assurance. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation shaping our long-term direction strengthening governance and ensuring we deliver safe efficient and effective services to our communities.

Reporting at a senior level to ACFO Risk Reform and Enabling Services you will lead the development and delivery of our strategic planning risk management policy framework and assurance arrangements. You will play a critical role in supporting organisational transformation driving continuous improvement and ensuring we meet our statutory obligations and inspection requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Services strategic planning framework aligning priorities with community risk and organisational goals.

• Oversee the strategic risk management framework ensuring risks are identified managed and embedded across the organisation.

• Provide leadership for the development review and governance of policies and procedures ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.

• Deliver a robust assurance framework in line with national standards including performance monitoring audit and inspection readiness (including HMICFRS).

• Support the Services change and improvement programmes ensuring evidence-based decision making and measurable outcomes.

• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and Members influencing decision-making at the highest level.

• Build effective partnerships internally and externally to enhance collaboration learning and innovation.

• Lead develop and inspire teams to deliver high performance and continuous improvement.

• Provide strategic (Level 4) command at emergency incidents and undertake flexi duty cover in line with the Area Manager rota.

What Were Looking For

We are looking for a credible and values-driven leader with a strong track record in strategic leadership and organisational governance.

You will bring:

• Significant leadership experience at a senior level within a Fire & Rescue Service

• Proven expertise in strategy development risk management governance or assurance

• Strong understanding of inspection regimes public accountability and regulatory frameworks

• Experience of leading organisational change and improvement programmes

• Excellent analytical communication and influencing skills

• The ability to operate effectively in a complex and dynamic environment

• A commitment to equality inclusion and organisational values

For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Vicky Wallens-Hancock ACFO Risk Reform and Enabling Services