Head of Protection Reform Unit – NFCC

Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £63,000 – £68,000 per annum
Department: Protection
Directorate: Continuous Improvement
Location: Working from home, with occasional UK travel
Reports to: Head of Service Delivery

What you will be doing:

You will be leading the change in the built environment, responsible for actively engaging internally and externally with partners including Fire Services, HM Government, HSE and LABC to inform and influence the advancement of Fire Safety.

You will lead a team to:

Influence changes to the regulatory landscape.

Provide professional and technical protection advice of UK FRS to inform the future regulatory system for the built environment.

Aid consistent understanding and application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the new Building Safety Regulator and associated legislation.

Work closely with prevention and operational counterparts to ensure collaborative working. 

Represent NFCC/FRS in senior meetings to ensure that both community and firefighter safety are at the forefront.

Who we are looking for:

A champion of inclusion, equality, and diversity, committed to creating safe working environments where individuals flourish, develop and thrive.

Someone with the ability to make a real difference across our communities by using your protection knowledge and leadership to shape safety for our communities and support our members.

You will treat people with respect and trust and empower staff to do a great job.

You will take ownership and responsibility of actions and learn from mistakes.

Someone that always acts with integrity.

You will have an in-depth knowledge of Protection and will have been functioning in a protection arena at a senior level.

Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description on the NFCC Website.

What you can expect:

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC website. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position. 

If you experience any difficulty completing our application form, or have any queries regarding the role, please contact recruitment@nfcc.org.uk

Closing Date – 18th August 2025 with interviews taking place the week commencing w/c 1st September 2025.  

Your skills and experience should specifically address the bullet points in the ‘what you will be doing’ section of this advert. You are welcome to include any other items you feel worthy of note including those within the ‘Who are we looking for’ section and the accompanying Job Description, but some of these will be assessed further for those candidates that are successful in achieving the next stage of the process.

Assessment details:

Assessment will take place w/c 1st September 2025 and will consist of a presentation and interview.

Where to send queries:

For an informal chat about the role please contact elise.blackman@nfcc.org.uk

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.