Lead Officer for Waste and Recycling

Background:
National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is seeking a Lead Officer for Waste and Recycling Management.

This role will chair a working group reporting to the Firefighting Board that reports to the NFCC Operational Preparedness, Response and Resilience (OPRR) committee. The postholder will be responsible for leading an effective group focused on waste and recycling, driving continuous improvement, promoting collaboration and shaping good practice across UK fire and rescue services.

Expectations of a lead officer

  • To be aware of NFCC’s Member Strategy to ensure that work within their lead area remains aligned to the principles and objectives of NFCC
  • To demonstrate NFCC values and follow the Core Code of Ethics
  • To oversee, guide and champion their lead subject area at a national level
  • Represent NFCC, and therefore UK fire and rescue services, as a subject matter adviser where appropriate; this may include:
  • NFCC meetings
  • External meetings
  • Responding to the media, although any media representation should be pre-agreed with the NFCC Communications Team
  • Maintain a strong understanding of developments within their lead area, including horizon scanning and across related subject areas
  • Ensure that they maintain good communication through their NFCC reporting line and throughout any NFCC networks, as appropriate
  • To consult as widely as possible, and as appropriate, if national guidance, position or perspective products are being produced
  • To work alongside NFCC hubs or teams, to ensure clear and consistent messaging for announcements and campaigns

The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Lead on all matters relating to Waste and Recycling management
  • Understand the UK Waste and Recycling industry
  • Oversee and support the national waste fires tactical advisor’s cadre
  • Demonstrate an ability to strive for continuous improvement for their lead officer area
  • Have a strong and consistent voice on relevant issues
  • Actively engage in a multi-agency approach to promote NFCC’s strategy for their lead officer area
  • Work with fire and rescue services and partners to produce and update relevant products to promote good practice
  • Have a good understanding of the issues and requirements of devolved administrations in the UK
  • Provide updates to NFCC groups, including the OPRR Committee and other relevant groups where required

 

We are looking for a strategic manager who has:

  • A good understanding of the current strategy, campaigns and challenges in this area at a local and/or national level
  • A good understanding of the issues and difference in approach required across the UK’s devolved nations
  • A great communicator, who has a real passion for Waste and Recycling Management
  • Has previous experience of bringing partners together to achieve a common goal

 

If you would like to discuss the opportunity above, please contact:

Kerry Blair

Head of Operational Response and Fire Control

National Fire Chiefs Council

M: 07974 878597

E: kerry.blair@nfcc.org.uk

To apply, please complete this form, providing details of qualifications and experience relevant to this post.

Please note that we are unable to accept any other form of application. Should you have any queries, please email: nfccadminsupport@nfcc.org.uk