Senior Events Officer – NFCC

Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £36,000 – £39,000 per annum
Department: Commerce & Events
Directorate: Professional Services
Location: Working from home, with UK travel to attend events
Reports to: Head of Commercial & Events

The National Fire Chiefs Council is a charity and membership organisation, representing all Fire and Rescue Services across the UK. We are the professional voice of fire and rescue services.  

We are looking to recruit a highly organised, process driven individual to lead a small events team in the delivery of our events programme and associated products.   

You will be an integral lead member of the team delivering key products on behalf of NFCC aligning with the charitable objectives whilst also providing a sustainable income.   

These products include a comprehensive annual events programme and developing and delivering sponsorship for the supply sector aligned to the events programme.    

This role requires an individual who is able to cope with high levels of demand and provide guidance to the team in delivering the products mentioned previously.    

The role reports directly to the Head of Commercial and Events and there is a requirement to work some unsociable hours attending events at various locations across the UK.    

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is process driven, able to effectively lead a small team, is an excellent communicator across a number of platforms and shows an attention to detail, amongst other essential person specification criteria.   

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

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and actively encourage applicants from under-represented groups to apply. We welcome everyone to consider being a part of the NFCC.

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.

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.

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 – 20th July 2025 with interviews taking place the week commencing w/c 28th July 2025.  

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

Where to send queries:

Please do contact recruitment@nfcc.org.uk should you have any questions prior to applying for the role.

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 .