Head of ICT - West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

KIRKLEES COUNCIL ARE ADVERTISING THIS ROLE ON BEHALF OF WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE.

Hybrid working between home and Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw                                                                                             

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading fire and rescue services; to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 1200 firefighters (whole time and on call) who work round the clock to help people and save lives. This fantastic opportunity gives you the chance to make a real difference to safety and well-being of the people of West Yorkshire. 

The successful candidate will deliver our digital and data strategy, setting the direction that digital investment will take to support the way we transform and deliver our service to our staff, partners, and community.  The strategy is focused on equipping our business with the right systems, technology, and data to support the aim of making West Yorkshire Safer.

As the Head of ICT, you will provide senior strategic leadership and management in all matters relating to ICT. Fulfilling the role of the “Intelligent Client” in managing the performance of the ICT teams and in representing the Fire Authority’s interest in all matters relating to ICT.

You will have proven experience working in a senior ICT role within an environment of comparable scale and complexity, be flexible and adaptable, with an extensive knowledge of major change programmes. You will be Educated to degree level in an ICT related subject or equivalent professional qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.

Applicants must also have a car available for work purposes with valid business insurance and a reliable home internet connection.

WYFRS offers an excellent package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, access to free parking, flexible working, an employee assistance programme, training and development opportunities, sports and social clubs and the use of an on-site gym free of charge. Not only that but the Service received a resounding ‘good’ report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) at its most recent inspection and WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Please contact Nick Smith, Director of Service Support for further information on 01274 682311.

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Careers Site.

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 30th November 2022. 

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake online psychometric assessments between Saturday 3rd December 2022 and Sunday 11th December 2022.  An assessment centre will take place during the week commencing Monday 12th December 2022.