Head of Protection Reform Unit – NFCC

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in fire safety is seeking a senior leader to drive regulatory changes and enhance safety standards. The successful candidate will engage with diverse stakeholders to influence fire safety advancements and foster inclusive environments. Focused on community safety, the role emphasizes team leadership, integrity, and safety advocacy.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Focus on wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Protection.
• Functioning in a protection arena at a senior level.
• Experience in influencing regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to influence changes to fire safety regulations.
• Provide technical advice on fire safety.
• Collaborate with fire services and government to ensure safety.

Skills

Leadership

Protection knowledge

Communication

Integrity

Inclusivity

Job description

Location: Working from home, with occasional UK travel

Reports to: Head of Service Delivery

What you will be doing

You will be leading the change in the built environment, responsible for actively engaging internally and externally with partners including Fire Services, HM Government, HSE and LABC to inform and influence the advancement of Fire Safety.

You will lead a team to:

• Influence changes to the regulatory landscape.
• Provide professional and technical protection advice of UK FRS to inform the future regulatory system for the built environment.
• Aid consistent understanding and application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the new Building Safety Regulator and associated legislation.
• Work closely with prevention and operational counterparts to ensure collaborative working.
• Represent NFCC/FRS in senior meetings to ensure that both community and firefighter safety are at the forefront.

Who we are looking for:

• A champion of inclusion, equality, and diversity, committed to creating safe working environments where individuals flourish, develop and thrive.
• Someone with the ability to make a real difference across our communities by using your protection knowledge and leadership to shape safety for our communities and support our members.
• You will treat people with respect and trust and empower staff to do a great job.
• You will take ownership and responsibility of actions and learn from mistakes.
• Someone that always acts with integrity.
• You will have an in-depth knowledge of Protection and will have been functioning in a protection arena at a senior level.

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.

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 [e-mail]

Closing Date – 18th August 2025 with interviews taking place the week commencing w/c 1st September 2025.

Your skills and experience should specifically address the bullet points in the ‘what you will be doing’ section of this advert. You are welcome to include any other items you feel worthy of note including those within the ‘Who are we looking for’ section and the accompanying Job Description , but some of these will be assessed further for those candidates that are successful in achieving the next stage of the process.

Assessment will take place w/c 1 st September 2025 and will consist of a presentation and interview.

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 .

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