Vacancies
Every day we’re helping to save lives and keep the community safe – and not only by fighting fires. At Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are a variety of opportunities to help us deliver high quality, sustainable services to our communities.
You will find an overview of the variety of careers available within the Fire and Rescue Sector on the NFCC’s Career Pathways pages.
Current vacancies
Assistant Director (Operational Area Commander)
Digital Content Producer
Performance Analyst
LGV Mechanic
On-Call firefighter
Assistant Director (Operational Area Commander)
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Director (Operational Area Commander) with the drive, enthusiasm and leadership capability required of a strategic leader in a modern fire service. The successful candidate will help us to deliver our core strategies and lead our workforce.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate they have the skills and abilities to deliver our strategic objectives, uphold and champion our core values, and lead others in a variety of environments.
Application Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026.
Assessment Day: 22nd October 2026
Interview Day: 23rd October 2026
Digital Content Producer
Scale: Grade 6,
Salary: £31,537 – £33,699 per annum
Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week
Location: Hindlip, Worcester
Are you a visual storyteller with a talent for capturing powerful moments on camera?
We’re looking for a bold, imaginative and technically skilled Digital Content Producer to join our Corporate and Digital Communications Team. This is a creative role with real purpose, a chance to create standout video, photography and digital content that engages and informs our staff and local communities.
This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, creativity and pace. You might be behind the camera at a live operational exercise, capturing standout photography or video content at stations across the Service, or working with specialist teams to transform complex training scenarios into content that grabs attention and leaves a lasting impression.
If you’re the kind of creative who sees the story before the shot and wants your work to connect, challenge and inspire, then we’d love to hear from you!
To view the full job description and apply online, please click through to our WM Jobs website
The closing date for applications is Monday 28 September 2026 at 17:00hrs.
Interviews are due to take place WC 19th October.
The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check.
Performance Analyst
Scale: S02
Salary: £37,280 – £39,152 per annum
Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week
Location: Based at Worcester Fire Station
Please note that applications submitted by candidates who have previously applied for this role within the last 12 months will not be considered.
About the Role
A permanent opportunity has arisen in the Performance and Information department, which is currently based at Worcester Fire Station, for a Performance Analyst. The post holder will be responsible for managing, analysing and providing performance information for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and external agencies, enabling the organisation to continually improve and manage risk data.
About the Person
Although the ideal applicant will be in possession of a degree Level 6 qualification in relevant discipline (e.g. information management, statistics, programming, geography), this is not an essential requirement for the post. We welcome applications from professionals having equivalent knowledge and skills gained through work experience in similar roles.
To view the full job description and apply online, please click through to our WM Jobs website
Reasons to Join Us
- 29 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 34 days after five years’ continuous service (plus bank holidays)
- Access to the Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexi-time scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours and hybrid working is available
- Free car parking at Service Headquarters and across our 25 fire stations
- Access to an on-site gym
- Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card
- Access to the Firefighters Charity welfare support
The closing date for applications is Sunday 13 September 2026 at 23:59hrs. Interviews are due to take place WC 21st September.
The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check.
For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Henry Bowen, Performance & Information Manager (hbowen@hwfire.org.uk or 07827 990427
LGV Mechanic
Scale: S01
Salary: £34,434 – £36,363 per annum, plus a guaranteed allowance of £1,105 and On-Call allowance up to £7,272
Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week (plus one week in six On-Call)
Location: Betony Road, Malvern
Please note that applications submitted by candidates who have previously applied for this role within the last 12 months will not be considered.
Could you be our next LGV Mechanic? You’ll be working on operational fire appliances and specialist vehicles, ensuring that we provide first class firefighting and rescue operations around the clock for our communities within Hereford & Worcester. Based at Malvern in our modern workshop facilities, you will also be required to work remotely at our fire stations across both counties, to maintain our fleet of vehicles and equipment.
To view the full job description and apply online, please click through to our WM Jobs website
Reasons to Join Us
- 23 days annual leave per year (rising to 28 days after 5 years’ continuous service). In addition, you will be entitled to Bank Holidays
- Flexible working, practices for an average 37hr week Monday to Friday, with a one week in six On-Call rota.
- Access to a local government pension scheme, sickness benefits, provided tools and workwear clothing are also part of the package.
- You will be trained to maintain operational Fire Service equipment and will work closely with operational Firefighters.
- You will receive on the job training and continual professional development, including Large Goods Vehicle licence (Class C) if not already held.
- Free car parking at Operational Logistics, Betony Road Malvern and across our 25 fire stations
- Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card
The closing date for applications is Monday 14 September 2026 at 23:59hrs. Interviews are due to take place Tuesday 29th September.
The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check.
For any further queries regarding the role, please contact GC Simon Cusack onSCusack@hwfire.org.uk.
We would also like to offer any interested applicants a site tour of our workshops in Malvern.
On-Call firefighter
How can I find out more about the On-Call firefighter role?
Take a look at the information on the Becoming an On-Call firefighter webpage. Check your postcode is within a recruiting area – if it is, please register your interest in the form. We will contact you for a chat about the role and we’ll invite you to an awareness session, which are arranged to give anyone interested more information about the role, the selection process and the organisation. Sessions last approximately 2 hours.
Have a look through the Crew Stories of some of our current On-Call firefighters.
Please be aware that those newly appointed to the role of an On-Call firefighter will be required to undertake a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and this will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.
Those newly appointed to the role of On-Call firefighter will be required to undertake a Social Media screening check. This will be carried out during the pre employment checks stage of the recruitment process and will be arranged by the Recruitment Team.
If you have any questions regarding these checks please contact recruitment@hwfire.org.uk
Awareness Sessions:
Attending an On-Call Awareness Session is the first stage in the recruitment process. You will visit a local fire station where the role will be explained in greater detail. There will be current serving On-Call firefighters as well as On-Call Support Officers on hand to answer any questions you may have.
You will receive a presentation on the requirements of the role as well as the benefits you can expect from joining Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.
Following the presentation there will be the opportunity to become familiar with and have a go at the National Firefighter Selection Tests. These are the physical job-related tests that will need to be completed further on in the recruitment process. You can look at videos of Selection Tests here. To take part we advise you to wear suitable sports and footwear.
To find out more about how On-Call works, please see our FAQs.