Community Fire Prevention Department Head

G10: £40,221 – £44,428

Based at: Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue HQ, Nettleham

The successful individual will join LFR’s Community Fire Safety team, offering leadership and direction to the department. The community safety department head role promotes health, safety & wellbeing within the communities of Lincolnshire.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A flexible approach to service delivery will be required with an expectation of developing new and innovative ways to deliver community safety activities. The individual will need to lead from the front and demonstrate a person centred approach to service delivery.  

LFR are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to lead our community fire safety team.  The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the fire prevention landscape at a local level, reviewing and developing the delivery model for LFR. 

The post holder will need to focus on challenging the current ways of working and it will be important that the individual focuses on how to best support the diverse communities of Lincolnshire.  With a fantastic reputation, LFR is a trusted organisation with the community safety manager role vital to ensuring that LFR continue to support those identified as vulnerable across the county.

The individual will need to be innovative and use their imagination to ensure that our staff delivery is effective and person centred, focusing on those who need our support the most.  They will look to explore technological advances to ensure efficient and effective ways of working, maximising the reach of service delivery, and engagement plans.

Communication and engagement will form a significant part of the role, as well as working closely with colleagues in the Community Protection team. An integrated approach to service delivery will see the individual ensuring that they link with all departments across the Service, to share best practice and information.

Fire and Rescue play a key role and are at the heart of communities, with the individual leading the team being responsible for developing partnerships to ensure our reach and support are maximised. 

An authentic leadership style will be important to ensuring decisions are taken with our communities are the heart of all considerations.  Leading a strong team of individuals, working together to make our communities safer. 

If successful at the application sift, you will be invited to Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters to carry out an interview and presentation as part of the selection process.

The interviews will take place on either Friday 15th December or Monday 18th December.

The successful candidate must successfully undertake Lincolnshire Police Vetting before undertaking this role. There is also the requirement for an Enhanced DBS due to the nature of the role. 

About Our Offer 

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
– A Contributory pension
– Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
– Civil service sports council membership
– Flexible working patterns  
– Professional support and development
– An annual leave entitlement of up to 32 days plus the option to buy more 
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure 

If this sounds like your next career move, but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you! Best of luck with your application 

Community Safety Officer (Part Time)

Job Title: Community Safety Officer 
Department: Prevention 
Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week 
Contract: Permanent  
Salary: £32,076 – £34,834 per annum (pro rata)
Location: North East Essex
Closing Date: 6th December 2023 
 
Our Vision is simple, we want to make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel. While the number of fires across the county has reduced over the last decade, we need to continue to be alert to our everchanging picture of risk. As the communities, travel networks and businesses in our County constantly evolve, the risks they present, their demands and needs change too. 
 
To help us deliver our mission and to help us deliver our Prevention Strategy, we are looking for a new team member who is a highly motivated individual with a passion for partnership working and prevention activity. 
 
The Role 
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and dynamic team at a pivotal moment in its development. Our Operational and Community Risk Team act as a vital link between our central Prevention team and our Response teams on station. As one of the Community Safety Officers in the team you will be responsible for planning and delivery of engagement activity with our Communities, Stations and Partner agencies, exploring new risks and monitoring existing risk. This will include fire safety visits at homes and other premises, planning and implementing monthly media campaigns and initiatives and coordinating activities following an incident. 
 
This role provides fantastic opportunities to work alongside a wide range of other departments and agencies both internally and externally on a day-to-day basis. All of this provides an unapparelled depth of exposure, knowledge and understanding of the Fire and Rescue Service and the wider environment in which it operates 
 
What Are We Looking For? 
Are you ready for a collaborative, positive and rewarding opportunity to deliver within a dedicated team at one of the country’s biggest, dynamic, and progressive Fire & Rescue Services?  
 
The right person for the role will: 
Be self-motivated with experience of working independently and as part of a team 
Have excellent attention to detail  
Be inquisitive to be able to effectively identify and mitigate risk and be a visionary in identifying and delivering solutions.  
Naturally inclusive and collaborative 
Have excellent communication and presentation skills with experience of building strong and effective relationships. 
We have enclosed the Role Profile and Person Specification which provides more details including essential criteria for the position. 
 
If you are excited by the opportunity to be part of our Operational Prevention Team and think you could make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love to hear from you. 
 
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Station Manager Philippa Roedel (philippa.roedel@essex-fire.gov.uk) or Watch Manager Martin Hills (martin.hills@essex-fire.gov.uk). 
 
 
 
How to Apply 
You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 700 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification for the role via Cornerstone. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 700 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.   
  
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish, though your additional document will only be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).  
  
Please submit your application by 6th December.   
 
 
Our Culture and Benefits  
 
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk/jobs/benefits/  
 
 
Disability Confident  
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.  
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.  
 
Our employee forums and partners include:  
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.  
Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk  
 
 
Safeguarding  
 
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  
 
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.  
 
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.  
 
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.  
 
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  
 

Community Safety Officer

Job Title: Community Safety Officer 
Department: Prevention 
Working Hours: 37 hours per week 
Contract: Permanent  
Salary: £32,076 – £34,834 per annum  
Location: Countywide 
Closing Date: 6th December 2023 
 
Our Vision is simple, we want to make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel. While the number of fires across the county has reduced over the last decade, we need to continue to be alert to our everchanging picture of risk. As the communities, travel networks and businesses in our County constantly evolve, the risks they present, their demands and needs change too. 
 
To help us deliver our mission and to help us deliver our Prevention Strategy, we are looking for a new team member who is a highly motivated individual with a passion for partnership working and prevention activity. 
 
The Role 
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and dynamic team at a pivotal moment in its development. Our Operational and Community Risk Team act as a vital link between our central Prevention team and our Response teams on station. As one of the Community Safety Officers in the team you will be responsible for planning and delivery of engagement activity with our Communities, Stations and Partner agencies, exploring new risks and monitoring existing risk. This will include fire safety visits at homes and other premises, planning and implementing monthly media campaigns and initiatives and coordinating activities following an incident. 
 
This role provides fantastic opportunities to work alongside a wide range of other departments and agencies both internally and externally on a day-to-day basis. All of this provides an unapparelled depth of exposure, knowledge and understanding of the Fire and Rescue Service and the wider environment in which it operates 
 
What Are We Looking For? 
Are you ready for a collaborative, positive and rewarding opportunity to deliver within a dedicated team at one of the country’s biggest, dynamic, and progressive Fire & Rescue Services?  
 
The right person for the role will: 
Be self-motivated with experience of working independently and as part of a team 
Have excellent attention to detail  
Be inquisitive to be able to effectively identify and mitigate risk and be a visionary in identifying and delivering solutions.  
Naturally inclusive and collaborative 
Have excellent communication and presentation skills with experience of building strong and effective relationships. 
We have enclosed the Role Profile and Person Specification which provides more details including essential criteria for the position. 
 
If you are excited by the opportunity to be part of our Operational Prevention Team and think you could make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love to hear from you. 
 
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Station Manager Philippa Roedel (philippa.roedel@essex-fire.gov.uk) or Watch Manager Martin Hills (martin.hills@essex-fire.gov.uk). 
 
 
How to Apply

You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 700 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification for the role via Cornerstone. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 700 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.  
 
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish, though your additional document will only be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications). 
 
Please submit your application by 6th December.  
 
Our Culture and Benefits  
 
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk/jobs/benefits/  
 
 
Disability Confident  
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.  
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.  
 
Our employee forums and partners include:  
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.  
Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk  
 
 
Safeguarding  
 
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  
 
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.  
 
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.  
 
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.  
 
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  
 

Planning and Performance Manager

If you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience of Business planning and performance Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, is currently looking to recruit a Planning and Performance Manager. This is an exciting new role within our team. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the aims of the Fire Authority by leading and managing areas such as collaboration, Planning and performance and corporate risk management. 

Organisational Learning Manager – NFCC

  • Salary: £50,200 – £60,000 per annum
  • Contract type: Permanent or Secondment (2 years)
  • Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel
  • Directorate: Continuous Improvement
  • Department: Organisational Learning

The Role 

What you will be doing: 

The postholder will be responsible for leading the NFCC’s National Organisational Learning function that supports continuous improvement to service delivery and firefighter safety across fire and rescue services within the UK.

Processing, co-ordinating and analysing information and data from a range of sources, to enable the identification of organisational learning actions, outcomes and opportunities.

Supporting the NFCC’s Academic, Collaboration and Research Group so that academic research can be used to help shape and inform future work and initiatives.

Who we are looking for: 

The successful candidate will be:

Proficient in analysis techniques and data management.

Have extensive experience of gathering, recording and interpreting complex information and using the most appropriate means to communicate outcomes to a range of stakeholders.

Have a  track record of influencing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Have a proven experience of leading, managing and motivating teams and improving performance.

Have a degree or equivalent qualification(s) or experience relevant to the role.

Have an understanding of the fire and rescue service environment including policy, governance and service delivery. (Desirable)

Proficient in risk management methodologies including, but not limited to, Bowties, HazOp and equivalent risk management software or tools. (Desirable)

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. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; contact us to apply.

To see the full Job Description please visit our website

How to apply

Attach your CV along with a supporting covering letter telling us why this job is for you. We would like you to focus, as closely as possible, on the points in the education, qualifications, experience section of the job description. It should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@nfcc.org.uk by the closing date of 5th December 2023.

NOTE: If you are applying for a secondment on release from a FRS, we ask that you seek agreement from your CFO before applying. Confirmation is required to be submitted as part of the application process.

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.

Community Safety Advocate

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Community Safety Advocate.

The post is based in Inverness Community Fire Station, but there will be an expectation for the postholder to travel to identified stations (Wholetime and On Call) alongside community hubs within the Highland LSO Area.

This is a part-time opportunity, working 25 hours per week, however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The Community Safety Advocate will be part of the LSO Area Community Action Team (CAT) with a requirement to assist in the delivery of the objectives outlined in the Prevention and Protection (P&P) Strategy, Local Fire Plans, Local P&P plans, Local Outcome Improvement Plans, Thematic Action Plans. Activities to be undertaken include identifying, engaging and educating individuals and communities at an increased risk of fire. Partnership working will be a key element of the role in order to raise fire risk awareness and generate high value HFSV referrals. Advocates will be required to support thematic areas of work including road safety, working with children and young people, and engaging with older persons and water safety.

Candidates must have experience of working as part of a team, with excellent time management skills and sound communication skills, both written and verbal and must possess organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision. The candidate must be confident when delivering information to a large volume of adults and children as required by the role. The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and also possess a full driving license. Candidates will require to pass an ICAT basic and will be placed onto a series of courses including British Sign Language, Naloxone, fireskills, FSSE, Safeguarding training and other partnership courses relevant to the role in the Highland area.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review – in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and will be required to carry out regulated work with adults and children.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.

Management Accountant – NFCC

  • Salary: £33,000 – £37,000
  • Contract type: 30 hours/week, fixed term 12 months
  • Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel
  • Directorate: Professional Services
  • Department: Finance

The Role

This is a hands-on role that will cover all aspects of accountancy services and financial management issues within the organisation. 

What you will be doing:

In particular you will be responsible for: 

Managing the reporting process of income and expenditure, to liaise and challenge spending departments as necessary and to provide a financial report to meet internal and external reporting requirements.

Develop financial budget and monitoring processes, ensuring that project spend remains within plan.

Manage detailed budgets and advise on the proper allocation of resources.

Updating grant spreadsheets with forecast and actual spend. 

Raising Journals as and when needed including payroll journals 
Enforce and monitor spend control through the approval of purchase order requisitions.

Work with the finance manager on balance sheet reconciliations. 

Who we are looking for:  

Experience of working within a charitable or medium-sized organisation.

Part qualified accountant or above.

Strong Excel skills including use of pivot tables and formulas.

Budget management experience.

Sage 50cloud Accounts experience desirable.

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 cash plan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working. 

To view the Job Description please visit our website

How to apply 

Please send your CV with a supporting covering letter telling us why this job is for you. Your supporting statement should set out your relevant knowledge, skills and experience against the job description/person specification. It should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@nfcc.org.uk by 4th December 2023.

PLEASE NOTE – This vacancy may close early as it is being actively recruited to.

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.

Finance Manager – NFCC

  • Salary: £32,500 – £42,000 pro rata
  • Contract type: 30 hours/week, permanent
  • Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel
  • Directorate: Professional Services
  • Department: Finance

The role

This is a new role working closely with the head of finance. 

What you will be doing:

This is a hands-on role that will cover all aspects of accountancy services and financial management issues within the organisation, and in particular will be responsible for: 

Managing the finance assistant and finance and administration officer and oversee the general ledger.

Managing the reporting process of income and expenditure, to liaise and challenge spending departments as necessary and to provide a financial report to meet internal and external reporting requirements.

Develop financial budget and monitoring processes, ensuring that project spend remains within plan.

Manage detailed budgets and advise on the proper allocation of resources. 

Updating grant spreadsheets with forecast and actual spend. 

Support the head of finance with the productions of financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis. 

Deputise for the head of finance when needed.

Enforce and monitor spend control through the approval of purchase order requisitions.

Work with the management accountant on balance sheet reconciliations.

Who we are looking for:  

Experience of working within a charitable or medium-sized organisation.

Experience of managing staff.

Qualified accountant/end stage or qualified by experience.

Strong Excel skills including use of pivot tables and formulas.

Budget management experience.

Sage 50cloud Accounts experience desirable.

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 cash plan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working. 

To view the Job Description please visit our website

How to apply

Please send your CV with a supporting covering letter telling us why this job is for you. Your supporting statement should set out your relevant knowledge, skills and experience against the job description/person specification. It should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@nfcc.org.uk by 4th December 2023.

PLEASE NOTE – This vacancy may close early as it is being actively recruited to.

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.

Operational Resilience Admin Assistant

The Role
Post: Operational Resilience Admin Assistant
Salary: £29,007.00 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £29,007.00 – £34,215.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 27th November 2023 at 16:00 GMT

As part of our Operational Resilience & Control department, we have a unique opportunity for a highly motivated Administrative Officer to join our Operational Resilience Support Team.

Reporting to the Head of Governance and National Coordination you will be working to support the administration and governance structure in OR, providing effective and efficient administrative services to senior management and producing comprehensive correspondence and meeting notes. The successful candidate must be able to liaise effectively with staff at all levels and have good interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships. The successful candidate will also have a working knowledge of internal systems such as POMS.

Your experience must include good communications skills and effective written skills. You must also have experience in organising meetings on behalf of management and liaising with relevant external and internal stakeholders when required.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Head of Protection Reform Unit – NFCC

  • Salary: £63,000 – £68,000 per annum
  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel
  • Directorate: Continuous Improvement
  • Department: Protection

The Role

What you will be doing:

You will be leading the change in the post-Grenfell built environment. Working with a range of both internal and external stakeholders at various levels.

You will lead a team to:

Influence the changes to the regulatory landscape.

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

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

Represent NFCC/FRS in senior meetings to ensure that both public 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.

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.

To see the Job Description please visit our website 

How to apply

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; contact us to apply. Send your CV with a supporting covering letter telling us why this job is for you.

Applications must be sent to recruitment@nfcc.org.uk by 4th December 2023.

Assessments will take place in December and will consist of a presentation and interview.

For an informal chat about the role please contact – Nicholas.coombe@nfcc.org.uk

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.