Please apply by: 19.11.2025

Shortlisting is anticipated to take place w/c: 24.11.2025

Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c: 01.12.2025

We are looking for proven strategic leaders who can demonstrate a strong record of visible and transformational leadership within a dynamic environment and who hold the relevant management qualifications and/or experience outlined in the person specification. The ability to produce positive results is key. Applicants will need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of all of the functions of the Fire and Rescue Service and the issues facing the Service both within Wales and the UK.

The role will provide the successful candidates the opportunity to enhance the culture and values of the Service through the provision of effective strategic leadership. The successful candidates will contribute to the shaping of the future services provided to our communities across South Wales through strong collaboration, clear decision making and the building and maintenance of a high-performance culture. This in turn will support the development of the Service’s role within the wider context of the public service infrastructure within Wales and the rest of the UK.

Candidates will be expected to establish a local base while providing operational cover on the Gold Command Rota, though full-time residency in the area is not required. However, if a candidate chooses to relocate permanently, relocation support will be available.

• Hours of work: Gold Command Rota Duty
• Contract: Permanent
• Grade: Area Manager
• Salary: £67,792 – £69,823 (Plus 20% Flexi Duty, 14% Continuous Duty Allowance & Access to the Service’s Car Lease Scheme)
• Location: Fire Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX or any other of the Service’s locations. This job involves travel throughout the Service area, Wales and other locations. The successful applicants must be able to travel.