Are you a Chief Fire Officer or Principal Officer passionate about shaping the future of the fire and rescue sector?
We are seeking applicants to serve as Chair of the NFCC Protection Committee.
After four years as the current Chair of the NFCC Protection Committee, CFO Gavin Tomlinson will be stepping down from his role. Gavin has led the function superbly and will continue to support the new Committee Chair through the transition in 2024/25.
This is an exciting opportunity as the landscape of Protection and Building Safety has never been more prominent with the publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry report, the significant and ambitious recommendations for fire safety, and the need for sector-led improvement so critical.
The Committee Chair will continue to be supported by the established NFCC Protection Committee and the Protection Hub within NFCC.
The Committee Chair is also a member of the NFCC Steering Group.
The work of the Committee:
This is a great opportunity for a colleague to step into the role and lead this critical area of work for the NFCC and UK FRS.  The Committee and its work are firmly established and supported across the UK FRS. It has good leadership throughout with many NFCC colleagues supporting the new Chair in Protection lead roles.
The role involves working closely with Home Office, MHCLG, Building Safety Regulator, LGA, HSE, LABC and other national bodies inside and outside of Fire related to the regulation of the built environment.
There is a requirement to represent the NFCC in relevant areas of work with other agencies, in meetings and conferences as may be appropriate
Areas of work for the Protection Committee and Chair include:
- Oversee progress of the Protection function of NFCC meeting Home Office deliverables
- Chair the Protection Committee and work closely with the Vice Chairs
- Chair the BSR Implementation Project
- Attendee and Vice Chair at multi-partner Ministerial Protection Board
- Strategic oversight and sign out of letters, consultations and briefings
- Represent NFCC and Protection at the HMICFRS External Reference Group
- Work closely with the NFCC Protection Hub on delivery of the Protection elements of the NFCC Business Plan
- Represent NFCC and Protection at conferences and other events
How to apply:
If you are ready to lead, inspire, and drive transformational national change, apply now by submitting a statement of interest highlighting your leadership experience, understanding and interest in the subject area (500 words).
Please send your expression of interest to nfccadminsupport@nfcc.org.uk by the deadline below.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role please contact the current protection Committee Chair Gavin Tomlinson gtomlins@derbys-fire.gov.uk or the NFCC Chair mark.hardingham@nfcc.org.uk.
Closing Date: Thursday 31 October 2024, midday.