Are you a visionary finance leader with the strategic insight, professional credibility and leadership capability to help shape the future of a major public service organisation?
Pending the retirement of the existing postholder, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s leading fire and rescue services, playing a vital role in making West Yorkshire safer. At West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), we believe everyone has a part to play, and we are looking for a dynamic and compassionate leader to join our team.
This is a pivotal statutory role with responsibility for ensuring the sound financial stewardship, governance and sustainability of the Authority at a time of increasing complexity and change across the public sector.
As the Authority’s Director of Finance and Procurement, you will provide clear, impartial and professional financial advice to elected Members, the Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive and senior leaders. You will lead the delivery of an effective, modern and forward-thinking finance and procurement service that supports our strategic priorities, influences our operating model pre and post devolution and helps us deliver excellent services to the communities of West Yorkshire.
Please contact Alison Wood, Director of Finance and Procurement to arrange an informal conversation at [email protected].
For further details and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 21 June 2026.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially & ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.
Pay: £124,490.00-£131,043.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birkenshaw BD11
