Background:

NFCC is looking to recruit an individual to the role of Lead Officer for People. The position is a member of NFCC’s People, Culture and Leadership (PCL) Committee and reports to the Committee Chair.

This role will chair the new People Board which reports to the PCL Committee alongside three other Boards responsible for the delivery of the PCL Strategic Plan (Leadership & OD; Equality Diversity & Inclusion; Health & Wellbeing).

The People Lead will engage closely with other Lead Officers in PCL, People Board members, FRSs, NFCC hub leads and key partners across the UK on various and complex people, HR and workforce-related issues.

The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Have a strong and consistent voice on the issues of People, HR, and employment-related matters
  • Actively engage in our multi-agency approach to promote NFCC’s strategy to strengthen the guidance and activity in this area
  • Work with NFCC, FRS and partners to oversee the production and maintenance of relevant guidance, position statements and resources to assist in good practice

The role involves:

  • Leading on matters relating to People and HR
  • Chairing the People Board (meets quarterly) which oversees all People/HR-related products and workstreams delivered by the PCL Hub
  • Providing strategic-level sponsorship, advice and peer support to the PCL Hub on People/HR-related workstreams
  • Working with relevant external organisations to develop and maintain relationships with FRSs at a strategic level
  • Identify opportunities to collaborate with other NFCC Lead Officers, Hubs, and external partners on related topics
  • Attending and advising the PCL Committee (meets quarterly) on People/HR-related policy and strategy to ensure compliance with relevant laws and people/HR priorities

We are looking for a strategic leader who:

  • Is in a Director-level role or equivalent, with overall responsibility for People/HR in their FRS
  • Has demonstrable experience of engaging at a national level with multiple stakeholders and the wider industry sector. This includes central government and Trade Unions
  • Has a good understanding of the PCL strategic plan, People-related priorities, and current challenges facing the UK FRS workforce
  • Demonstrates a good understanding of the issues and differences in approach required across the UK’s devolved nations
  • Is a great communicator, who conveys a strong commitment towards People, HR and workforce-related matters in UK FRS
  • Has previous experience of bringing partners together to achieve a common goal

Please note that this is a voluntary role to be undertaken alongside the ‘day job’ and, as such, applicants should consider their individual and organisation capacity to fulfil the requirements listed above. They should also seek agreement from their CFO/line manager prior to submitting an application.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Abigail Hopewell, Head of the People Culture and Leadership Hub abigail.hopewell@nfcc.org.uk

To apply, please complete this form by the closing date of Friday 29th August 2025, midday.

Please note, we are unable to accept any other form of application.

Should you have any queries, please email: nfccadminsupport@nfcc.org.uk