Chief Fire Officer

Sligo County Council has responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of public services in the area with a focus on making the County, towns and countryside attractive places to live, work and invest. The Council provides a diverse range of services across a large geographic area. Key services areas include Planning, Local Enterprise Office, Community and Economic Development, Transportation, Motor Taxation, Water, Environment, Emergency Services along with Housing, Libraries and the Arts.

An opportunity now exists in Sligo County Council for the role of Chief Fire Officer.

The Chief Fire Officer will manage and administer an efficient and effective Fire Service in accordance with the Fire Service Acts and associated legislation applicable to the Fire Service. S/he will also have responsibility for the management and administration of the Councils’ Fire and Emergency Service, including the Major Emergency Plan. S/he will also have responsibility for strategic planning and the implementation of any associated required change throughout the County Council’s Fire and Emergency Services. S/he will input into a Senior Leadership group to encourage and foster a culture of growth, inclusiveness and excellence in public service in Sligo County Council.

A full list of essential requirements for this role are detailed in the Candidate Information Booklet (available below). 

Closing date: 3pm Thursday 25th February 2021

The recruitment campaign for this role is managed by the Public Appointments Service.

To apply for the position, please visit the Public Jobs website

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.