Chief Inspector, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

• 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

• 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

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.

• Extensive Experience In Fire And Rescue Services
• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating And Influencing
• Operational Fire And Rescue Service Knowledge

• Operational Fire And Rescue Service Knowledge
• Public Service Improvement
• Inspection Report Publication
• Budget Management
• Inquiry Management

• Leadership
• Communicating And Influencing
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing The Big Picture

• BPSS Checks
• National Security Vetting (SC) Clearance

• Fire And Rescue Services
• Public Accountability
• Community Planning Partnerships
• Good Practice Identification
• Stakeholder Engagement