Current Vacancies

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

Location – Service Headquarters, Carmarthen

Salary – £121,640 - £129,310

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an exceptional strategic leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Assistant Chief Fire Officer.

This is a pivotal role within one of the UK’s largest and most diverse Fire and Rescue Services by geography. Serving more than 900,000 people across urban centres, rural communities, major industrial risk and extensive coastline, the scale and complexity of our operating environment demands leadership of the highest calibre.

We are proud of our operational excellence. We are equally ambitious about our future.

The Service is navigating a period of strategic transformation - strengthening financial resilience, embedding inclusive leadership, modernising service delivery and deepening collaboration across Welsh public services. The Assistant Chief Fire Officer will play a central role in shaping and delivering that agenda.

We are looking for a proven strategic leader who:

• Is an existing Brigade Manager or Competent Area Manager.
• Holds Multi-Agency Gold Incident Command qualification (ICL Level 4 or equivalent).
• Has demonstrable experience leading complex functions at scale.
• Can operate confidently within a politically accountable environment.
• Builds constructive relationships with representative bodies and stakeholders.
• Leads cultural change with credibility, visibility and integrity.

You will be responsible for driving performance across your directorate, contributing to organisational strategy and providing Principal Officer operational cover for the service.

This role demands sound judgement, operational credibility and the ability to influence at the highest levels. It also offers a rare opportunity - to shape the future direction of a service that is ambitious, community-focused and proud of its people.

Mid and West Wales offers an exceptional quality of life, combining professional challenge with access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the United Kingdom.

If you are motivated by public service, ready to lead through complexity and committed to modelling Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Impartiality and Ethics, we would welcome your application.

For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Fizza Islam at Fizza.Islam@LHH.com or on 0141 220 6460.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on Sunday 12 April 2026.

Application Pack

The Welsh Language
Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We currently have on-call firefighter vacancies at the following stations: 

Northern Division

Ceredigion
Aberystwyth
Tregaron
New Quay
Aberaeron
Lampeter
Cardigan
Borth

Powys
Newtown
Machynlleth
Montgomery
Welshpool
Llanfair Caereinion
Llanfyllin
Llanidloes
Knighton
Rhayader
Brecon
Abercrave
Crickhowell
Llandrindod Wells
Builth Wells
Llanwrtyd Wells
Hay-on-Wye
Presteigne
Talgarth

Western Division

Carmarthenshire
Llanelli
Carmarthen
Kidwelly
Pont-iets
Ammanford
Tumble
Newcastle Emlyn
Llandysul
Llandeilo
Llandovery
Whitland

Pembrokeshire
Haverfordwest
Milford Haven
Fishguard
St David's
Narberth
Pembroke Dock
Tenby
Crymych
Caldey

Southern Division

Neath Port Talbot
Glynneath
Cymmer
Seven Sisters
Amman Valley

Swansea
Reynoldston

Are you ready to apply?

Please complete our expression of interest form and a member of our Human Resources Team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Request to Return to Employment (On-Call Only)

The option of “returning to employment” can be offered when an employee has voluntarily terminated their On Call Contract with MAWWFRS and requests a return to employment within four years of their last recorded day of duty. This facility is only available to employees looking to return to the role of a firefighter. Although personnel who had previously held the role of a Crew or Watch Manager are eligible to apply, their return can only be to the role of a firefighter.

Please complete our return to service form and a member of our Human Resources Team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Our Vision and Behaviours

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Vision is to deliver the best possible service for the communities of Mid and West Wales. 

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service Behaviours outline how the Service expects every member of staff to:

• Be Accountable
• Be Respectful
• Be Impartial
• Be Ethical
• Demonstrate Integrity

Candidates will be assessed against these behaviours throughout the recruitment process.

Safeguarding

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Learning and Innovation Technologist

People and Organisational Development Department, Earlswood

Grade 6: £32,061 - £33,699

Bring learning to life and shape the future of digital training within our Service! We're looking for a creative, tech‑savvy Learning & Innovation Technologist to design immersive learning experiences using AI, multimedia tools and advanced simulation software like XVR.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll build interactive e‑learning packages, support our digital learning platforms (pdrPro, CMS, LearnPro), and collaborate with subject-matter experts to turn complex ideas into engaging, accessible training. You’ll help drive innovation, support staff across the Service, and keep us at the cutting edge of digital and immersive learning.

The Role
As a Learning and Innovation Technologist, you’ll help bring training and development to life across the Service. You’ll create modern, interactive learning experiences using tools like XVR simulation software, AI, and multimedia design tools. You’ll also help manage our digital learning platforms, making sure staff can access training easily and that systems run smoothly. Working closely with trainers and subject‑matter experts, you’ll turn real‑world scenarios into engaging digital content that supports everyone’s development. This is a great role if you enjoy creativity, technology, and making a real difference in how people learn

This is a full-time post working 37 hours per week with flexible hours in line with the Service’s flexi-time scheme.

Enquiries
For further information regarding this post, please contact Nick Jones - SMB People and Organisational Development ng.jones@mawwfire.gov.uk 

Applying for the role
To apply for the role, please visit out website https://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/eng/join-us/current-vacancies/

Completed forms should be returned by email to humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk

Please enclose copies of your qualifications with the application.

Closing Date
25 March 2026

Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Job Application Pack
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form
Application Guidance

The Welsh Language
Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.