Area Manager

At Cleveland Fire Authority, we don’t just respond to emergencies, our purpose is Protecting People, Places and Futures across our local communities.

We are proud to be a high-performing and innovative Fire & Rescue Service in the Northeast of England, trusted by the communities we serve and respected by our partners. We are looking for an ambitious, forward-thinking leader who shares our passion for making a meaningful difference to people’s safety and quality of life.

As an Area Manager, you’ll be part of our Executive Leadership Team, helping to shape the future of the organisation. This is more than a leadership role, it is an opportunity to influence strategy, drive transformation, and lead real, lasting change across the service. You’ll bring a clear understanding of the challenges facing modern Fire & Rescue Services, alongside the vision and confidence to turn those challenges into opportunities. With responsibility spanning leadership, resource management, and strategic planning, you’ll play a key role in delivering our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP)

We’re looking for a leader who:

• Inspires others with an open, engaging, and inclusive leadership style.
• Demonstrates a strong track record of strategic leadership and delivery
• Communicates with clarity and influence across a wide range of stakeholders
• Champions diversity, inclusion and a positive organisational culture
• Shows energy, adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will be both strategically focused and outcomes-driven, building strong relationships internally and with partners across our communities.