Technical Officer – NFCC

Contract Type: Fixed term contract or FRS secondment to 31st March 2026 

Salary: £40,800 – £48,000 pro rata 

Department: Protection Reform Unit 

Directorate: Continuous Improvement 

Location: Working from home, with occasional UK travel 

Reports to: PRU Fire Safety Specialist 

Additional information: This job is open to operational and non-operational secondees from FRS and to those requiring a fixed term contract. Please note that this is a fixed term contract to 31st March 2026 for a four year programme of work. Government funding for this post for years 2-4 will be included in NFCCs business case to government for 2026/29. 

The NFCC is currently seeking a competent and conscientious technical officer to join our newly created Team.  

This is a key role in the delivery of a project to provide fire safety training to FRS Building Safety Regulator personnel to fill gaps in their current expertise. 

The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of technical fire safety training packages for FRS Building Safety Regulator fire safety regulators. This will be through the production of training packages or through the procurement of training packages from external suppliers. 

The successful candidate will take the lead in developing quality training packages ranging from products housed on the NFCC virtual learning environment, video walk rounds of specific types of premises and organizing face-to-face or virtual training sessions with existing external training providers.  

The postholder will need effective communication skills as they will be liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve the ambition of the project. 

They will also need to adhere to project management timelines, complete quality assurance on technical training packages produced by external subject matter experts within their level of competence.  

The postholder will also undertake an evaluation of proposed training packages with FRS to consider future delivery and priorities and evaluate the success of newly produced materials. 

They will also line manage relevant administrative personnel. 

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 below. 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 June 2025 with interviews taking place between the 30 June and 11 July 2025.  

Selection will include an interview process held on Microsoft Teams and may include written tests and a presentation to senior officers.   

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

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