BSR Training Technical Officer – NFCC

Contract Type : 12 Month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment

Appointments are made within the advertised pay range. While the normal expectation is appointment towards the lower end, the agreed starting salary will ultimately reflect the successful candidate’s experience, expertise and relevance to the role

Department: Protection Reform Unit

Directorate: Service Delivery & Improvement

Location: Working from home, with occasional UK travel

Reports to: BSR Training Project Team Manager

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is seeking a BSR Training Technical Officer to support the delivery of a major programme of fire safety training for Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) Building Safety Regulator (BSR) personnel. The role sits within our Protection Reform Unit and offers an exciting opportunity to influence the development of fire safety competence across the sector.

Working closely with colleagues, Fire and Rescue Services, government stakeholders and external subject matter experts, you will develop, commission and quality assure technical fire safety training packages, ensuring learning is accessible, relevant and aligned to current legislation, standards and good practice

About the role

You will be responsible for developing and delivering a range of technical fire safety learning products, including:

• Online learning hosted on the NFCC Virtual Learning Environment.
• Video-based learning content and technical walkthroughs.
• Face-to-face and virtual training events.
• Commissioned learning packages developed by external specialists.
• Evaluation and continuous improvement of training provision

What you will bring

We are looking for someone with a strong technical fire safety background who can translate complex information into engaging and effective learning solutions.

• Qualification at Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent) and potentially have further technical qualifications such as the level 5 diploma in fire engineering design.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience researching, analysing and presenting technical information.
• Proven ability to deliver work to agreed deadlines and quality standards.
• Experience working within structured project or programme environments.
• Confidence using digital platforms and systems to support learning and knowledge sharing.
• Experience creating technical fire safety training materials.
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience within a fire protection environment.
• Experience applying fire safety legislation, standards and guidance, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Experience working in a fire safety enforcement or regulatory role

Closing Date: 2 December 2026 with interviews being conducted week commencing 14 December 2026

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

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

Contract type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract or secondment