Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Service, Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer

Chief Fire Officer: £166,096 - £178,309

Chief Executive Officer: £149,486 - £160,478

Location - Carmarthen

Have you got what it takes?

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is embarking on an ambitious cultural transformation and we are looking for a visionary Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer to lead that journey. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s most respected emergency services, guiding us through a pivotal moment with courage, compassion, and purpose. We are looking for our next Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer to have a demonstrable track record of strong and inclusive leadership with an ability to build on our existing achievements. They will possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to nurture and manage strong relationships across a wide stakeholder group and be an advocate for the Service.

The successful candidate will play a major role in enhancing the culture, vision and behaviours of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service through engaging and inspiring our people, so that they continue to provide service excellence across mid and west Wales. They will also need to demonstrate an aptitude to operate and influence at a strategic level in a political and unionised environment whilst fostering collaborative approaches to working with partners both in the public and private sector. They will demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and be genuinely committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Service has one of the largest geographical areas in the UK, stretching from Port Talbot to St Davids and up beyond Welshpool. It has built a reputation of excellence in the delivery of our services from responding to emergency incidents to an impressive range of preventative initiatives.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is committed to making our communities the safest places to live, work and visit, by focusing on community protection, attracting, and developing our people, making effective use of resources, achieving organisational improvement.

We are looking for a forward-thinking Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer to guide Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service through a period of exciting cultural change. Candidates for this high-profile position must bring a sharp awareness of the complex challenges facing modern fire and rescue services across Wales and the wider UK landscape. With strong strategic instincts and outstanding communication skills, the successful candidate will build vital relationships with the Fire Authority, Welsh Government, partner services, and stakeholders across the sector.

While experience within the Fire and Rescue Service is advantageous, it’s not essential. We welcome applications from visionary leaders who meet the role’s requirements. However, those applying to the Chief Fire Officer role must be currently serving at Brigade Manager level, with solid operational leadership experience and the capability to provide operational cover.

This is your opportunity to drive innovation, shape a powerful legacy, and make a meaningful difference to communities across mid and west Wales, while also propelling us into a new era of service delivery.

To find out more and how to apply please click the link below to the Candidate Briefing pack or for an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact our partner’s colleague Fizza Islam at Fizza.Islam@LHH.com or on 0141 220 6460.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday 26 October 2025.

Candidate Briefing Pack

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.