- Provide independent assurance to Scottish Ministers, the Scottish Parliament and the public regarding the effectiveness, efficiency and overall state of fire and rescue services in Scotland
- Provide advice, support and constructive challenge to the Service, Scottish Ministers and the SFRS Chief Officer on policy, operational and fire and rescue matters
- Oversee local scrutiny arrangements and engage with Community Planning Partnerships
- Carry out specific inquiries at the direction of Scottish Ministers
- Make independent determinations regarding non-domestic fire safety disputes
- Oversee publication and parliamentary laying of inspection reports and dissemination of recommendations and outcomes
- Identify good practice and joint learning opportunities
- Provide professional leadership and development to Fire and Rescue professionals within HMFSI
- Maintain integrity, transparency and public accountability
- Ensure the Inspectorate operates within its agreed budget and meets financial standards
- Raise awareness of the independent role of HMI and maintain HMFSI credibility
- Establish communications and engagement protocols with stakeholders
- Maintain working relationships with the Auditor General and other inspection and assurance bodies
- Maintain understanding of domestic and international best practice in fire and rescue delivery and professional inspection
- Prepare and publish a plan setting out priority areas for Inspectorate inquiries and how inquiries will be carried out
Requirements
- Extensive experience of working in fire and rescue services at a strategic level
- Detailed, up to date knowledge of operational fire and rescue service matters across the range of service functions
- Experience of leading improvement within a public service setting or an external assurance and improvement function
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing The Big Picture
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- CV and supporting statement of no more than 750 words required
- Successful candidates must complete BPSS checks
- All candidates must obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level
- Normally, a minimum of 5 years' UK residency prior to the vetting application is required
Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive experience in fire and rescue services at a strategic level, with a strong focus on operational matters, public service improvement, and effective leadership. Capable of maintaining integrity, transparency, and public accountability while engaging with stakeholders and overseeing inspection processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Extensive Experience In Fire And Rescue Services
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating And Influencing
- Operational Fire And Rescue Service Knowledge
Hard Skills
- Operational Fire And Rescue Service Knowledge
- Public Service Improvement
- Inspection Report Publication
- Budget Management
- Inquiry Management
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Communicating And Influencing
- Working Together
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing The Big Picture
Certifications & Qualifications
- BPSS Checks
- National Security Vetting (SC) Clearance
Industry Keywords
- Fire And Rescue Services
- Public Accountability
- Community Planning Partnerships
- Good Practice Identification
- Stakeholder Engagement
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