Deputy Chief Fire Officer / Director of Service Delivery


Company:	Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Salary:	£130,146 - £156,158
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG31 7SD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) provides a vital public safety service for communities across Berkshire. We serve over 900,000 residents across diverse urban and rural settings, including major transport routes such as the M4 and key rail infrastructure. This demands the expertise of over 400 highly skilled and well-equipped firefighters and nearly 200 staff in support teams to deliver on our vision of keeping our communities safe.

There is much to be proud of at RBFRS. In its latest HMICFRS inspection, RBFRS was rated “Good” in eight of the eleven areas, reflecting strong performance in prevention, protection, and emergency response, as well as a positive and inclusive culture. Inspectors praised our commitment to community safety, effective collaboration, and investment in technology and workforce development. We are determined to build on this success and continually improve.

We are now seeking a new Deputy Chief Fire Officer / Director of Service Delivery who will bring a relentless focus on inspiring our people and delivering exceptional services to Berkshire communities. Reporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership across prevention, protection, response, resilience, operational policy and assurance. You will form part of a high performing Senior Team and nurture a culture that is safe, supportive, and inclusive.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the Service Delivery Directorate, working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that community risk, operational intelligence and organisational priorities are translated into effective service delivery. In the absence of the Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive, you will provide leadership on service delivery, operational command and public safety matters.

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