NFCC / LGA Comprehensive Spending Review Strategic Lead

Job Title: NFCC / LGA Comprehensive Spending Review Strategic Lead

Contract Type: 3 months Fixed Term Contract or secondment

Salary: Negotiable depending on the experience of the applicant

Location: Working from home, with very occasional UK travel

Reports to: Reporting into the NFCC Finance Committee Chair and CEO

An exciting opportunity is available to develop and shape future funding for the Fire and Rescue sector.

The NFCC and LGA are looking for a short term resource to work closely with both organisations, and with the Home Office and stakeholders from across the sector to build a compelling argument for Government funding for fire within the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), including the case for areas of increased investment.

The work will involve the gathering of data to develop the underpinning evidence in support of future investment in fire and rescue services, building on the excellent work already being delivered by the sector. This will draw on a range of information and data including: financial; productivity and efficiency; academic research; technology and IT etc.

There will also be a requirement to quantify the challenges and investment decisions that lie ahead in response to the Grenfell Tower phase 2 Inquiry, Hackitt review, wider Fire Reform agenda, Fit for the Future document, culture and inclusion and the HMICFRS State of Fire report.

Working to NFCC Council through the Chair of the NFCC Finance Committee, supported by NFCC and LGA leads, the Lead will be expected to provide regular reports to the NFCC and to the LGA Fire Service Management Committee.

Please click here to view the vacancy and Job Description on the NFCC Website.

Timescales:

The work is expected to begin this October 2024. The draft summary report will need to be produced by the end of December 2024. There will then be a requirement for further ad-hoc work with the Home Office to refine and finalise the report in January to March 2025.

These timescales may need to flex depending on CSR developments.

Working arrangements:

The successful applicant will need to work remotely and flexibly. The work could be undertaken on a part time or full time basis depending on the candidate and their availability.  It could also be shared across more than one person if required.

There may be a requirement for occasional travel to external meetings although the majority of work will be conducted via teams. Where external travel is required, travel costs will be reimbursed.

Applications:

Written expressions of interest alongside a CV are requested by midnight Monday 30th September, outlining how you meet the specification. Please send them to: Susannah.hancock@nfcc.org.uk

Expressions of interest must be no more than two sides of A4.  If you are currently employed by a FRS it must also confirm that your Chief Officer supports your release on secondment.

If you would like further information or to discuss the role in more detail please contact Mark Hemming on mhemming@bucksfire.gov.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.

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