Policy Officer – NFCC

Department: Policy & Strategy

Contract type:  Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Salary:  Circa £35,000 per annum

Location:  Home Based (UK wide travel as required)

Reports To:  Senior Policy Manager

The Strategy and Policy Team is part of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Strategy and Corporate Services Directorate. The successful candidate will play a key role within the team, which incorporates policy and strategy support across Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) functions. The team works on a remote basis, with the occasional requirement to attend meetings or events in London or other locations around the UK on a semi-regular basis.

The Strategy and Policy Team work closely with subject matter experts, insight analysts, and communications colleagues across NFCC to support and produce policy advice, positions, and content. Through the timely and clear production of evidence-based advice, our primary objective is to support national policy development, with the aim of improving the safety of the communities we serve.

What you will be doing

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Policy Manager and be responsible for supporting the development of policy advice, positions, and responses to Government across a range of topics, with a focus on FRSs’ protection and building safety activity.

The post holder will be part of a team producing submissions, advice, consultation responses, position statements and a range of other products for UKFRS across areas of FRS duties. Responsibilities will include engagement with UK FRSs to ensure that policies and national positions under development enjoy the support of our members and appropriately reflect their views.

In addition to working with other members of the Strategy and Policy Team, you will also work with technical, communications, data, and governance colleagues from other NFCC teams. The successful candidate will also attend meetings and engage with Government Departments.

The post holder may also be involved with the preparation of research reports, impact assessments, cost benefit analysis of policy options, equality impact assessments, and presentation of data where relevant.

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for someone with strong writing and analysis skills, with the ability to synthesise large amounts of technical information and translate that into products that are easy for a non-technical audience to grasp. You will bring a positive approach to being part of a team.

You will have experience in time management and managing multiple tasks at a time.

Experience of working in a fast-paced and political environment, and of handling high profile issues is desirable.

You will have strong attention to detail, comfort working in a digital environment, and be adept at using the Microsoft Office suite of products.

What you can expect

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. You will be joining the NFCC at a critical time, with a fast-paced building safety reform agenda being delivered across government, including the response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; please have a look at the Job Description and apply.

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: 24^th July 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within ten working days of the closing date. Interviews will include some standard competency based questions and will be accompanied by a written exercise.

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

Please do contact the Senior Policy Manager at tamara.hooper@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