Corporate Systems Manager

Corporate Systems Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade I Salary £52,413 - £57,461 per annum

Location: Ripley HQ

Hours: 37 hours per week, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Department: Systems & Information

Reports to: Head of Systems & Information

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 12th April 2026

About Us:

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we re more than an emergency service we re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We re proud to be one of the country s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated Good in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.

About the Role:

You will work closely with the Head of Systems and Information to develop and deliver the Corporate Systems strategy in line with the wider Systems & Information Strategy and Service objectives.

You will lead and manage the Corporate Systems teams, ensuring the effective delivery, support and ongoing development of Business Systems, GIS & Risk Information solutions and the Service s SharePoint and collaboration platforms.

The role includes responsibility for planning, overseeing procurement, lifecycle management and implementation of corporate system solutions, ensuring appropriate governance, service level agreements and performance monitoring are in place.

You will provide systems and intelligence to support day-to day service operations and decision making across the Service. You will represent DFRS at regional and national meetings where appropriate.

You will be responsible for engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and working in partnership with other services, external suppliers and business partners.

The role also includes participation in out of hours standby and recall arrangements and occasional work outside normal office hours.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

Please see the attached Job Description/Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:

• Significant experience in a Corporate Systems Management, Information Management or similar role
• Proven experience of managing staff and leading multi disciplinary teams
• Experience of delivering complex programmes or projects and working with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong understanding of corporate systems, data management, governance and cyber security requirements
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leadership
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Desirable post graduate qualification in relevant specialist discipline
• Programme or project management qualification (or equivalent demonstrable experience)

What We Offer in Return:

We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here s what you can expect when you join us:

• Flexible working hours.
• Agile working (60% office based).
• Family friendly policies.
• Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years service.
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced maternity pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational sick pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months full & 6 months half after 5 years service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 12th April 2026

Interviews will be held on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd April 2026.