Deputy Chief Fire Officer / Director of Service Delivery

Thank you for your interest in our Deputy Chief Fire Officer vacancy.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is a fantastic organisation, made up of dedicated public servants working to keep our communities safe.

This is not just our view. It is the view of the latest independent assessment carried out by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), which was published in April 2025.

This is an exciting time to join us as our Deputy Chief Fire Officer, we are in the process of a change programme that is focused on ensuring our future sustainability and our ability to deliver resilient services. In short, over the coming years our direction is to simplify how we work, focus on what matters, and continue to build a strong one-team approach across all our staff groups.

We are seeking an inspiring and inclusive leader who will bring energy and focus to this work.

Working and living within Royal Berkshire has significant benefits, including attractive towns and green spaces, excellent transport links, a strong sense of community and well-regarded local services.

We welcome applicants who can bring expertise and experience to drive us forward and help shape our future.

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the link below.

We wish you the best of luck.

Councillor Jeff Brooks, Chair, Royal Berkshire Fire Authority