Safeguarding Board Lead
Background:
NFCC are looking to recruit an individual to the role of Safeguarding Lead. This role will be the Chair of the NFCC Safeguarding Board. The position sits under NFCC Prevention and reports to the Committee Chair.
The role will lead our Safeguarding Strategic Intent which supports FRSs to safeguard our communities, our people, and our organisation through efficient and effective safeguarding practice.
The role is supported by the NFCC Prevention Hub as part of NFCC Service Delivery. This role will work closely with the People, Culture and Leadership Committee.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Chair the NFCC Safeguarding Board
- Have a strong and consistent voice on the issues of Safeguarding
- Actively engage in our strategic multi-agency approach to promote and produce associated guidance, risk assessments and training to assist in good practice
The role involves:
- Leading on matters relating to Safeguarding
- Working with relevant external organisations to develop and maintain relationships with FRSs at a strategic level.
- Liaising with agencies and regulators where appropriate to ensure compliance.
- Identify opportunities to collaborate with other NFCC Leads on related topics
- Providing oversight of Safeguarding regional and practitioner groups
We are looking for a senior leader who has:
- Experience of engaging at a national level with multiple stakeholders and the wider industry sector. This includes central government.
- A good understanding of the current strategy, legislation and training in this area at a local and/or national level.
- A good understanding of the challenges in this area across the UK
- A great communicator, who has a real passion for Safeguarding
- Has previous experience of Safeguarding and bringing partners together to achieve a common goal.
If you would like to discuss the opportunity above, please contact Rick Hylton, Chair of the Prevention Committee via the Prevention Hub email: preventionhub@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk
To apply, please complete this form
Please note, we are unable to accept any other form of application. Should you have any queries, please contact: nfccadminsupport@nfcc.org.uk