Competence Co-ordinator
Employer: NFCC
Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
Temporary: 12 month Fixed Term Contract or secondment
Salary: Circa £46,453 per annum
Closing date: 31st July 2026
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The fire and rescue sector is undergoing a major transformation in how it defines, develops and assures professional competence. This role sits at the heart of that change.
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Competence Co‑ordinator to support delivery of the NFCC Competence Reform Programme—helping ensure that people across the sector have the right knowledge, skills and behaviours to keep communities safe.
About this role
Working closely with the NFCC Competence Programme Manager, you will play a critical role in coordinating and supporting the development of national competence frameworks, tools and guidance.
You will collaborate with NFCC Hubs, fire and rescue services, and subject matter experts to translate the NFCC Model of Competence into practical, consistent and high‑quality outputs that can be used across the sector.
This is a varied and hands‑on role combining programme coordination, stakeholder engagement and content development.
Key Responsibilities
Programme coordination & governance
Support planning and delivery of the Competence Reform Programme
Maintain programme documentation (plans, trackers, risk logs, action logs)
Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and follow‑up actions
Prepare reports and updates for boards, committees and governance groups
Competence framework development
Support NFCC Hubs to design, test and refine competence frameworks
Coordinate subject matter expert input and feedback processes
Ensure frameworks align with the NFCC Model of Competence
Maintain version control, development records and publication readiness
Training tools & guidance
Contribute to the development of:
Training materials
Learning resources
Implementation guidance
Templates and toolkits
Translate technical content into clear, practical guidance
Support creation of slide decks, FAQs and facilitator notes
Stakeholder engagement & implementation
Support engagement with fire and rescue services and national stakeholders
Maintain accurate records of consultation and feedback
Assist with communications, briefings and presentations
Support implementation and adoption of competence frameworks
About you
You are a highly organised and collaborative individual with strong communication skills and experience supporting structured programmes or content development projects.
Essential experience
Developing frameworks, guidance, training materials or similar products
Working with subject matter experts to produce clear written outputs
Managing documentation such as plans, trackers, logs or reports
Supporting meetings, governance processes and stakeholder engagement
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational and IT skills (Microsoft Office and collaboration tools)
Desirable experience
Learning & development, HR, organisational development or workforce planning
Competence frameworks or professional standards development
Programme or project delivery in complex environments
Experience in the fire and rescue sector or other public/emergency services
Knowledge of UK fire sector governance or national standards
Qualifications (desirable)
CIPD Level 3 / 5 or equivalent experience
Project or programme management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, AgilePM)
What you’ll bring
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders
Analytical thinking and ability to synthesise complex information
A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
A proactive, collaborative and improvement‑focused mindset
If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the Job Description and apply.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form via the ‘apply now’ button below. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.
Closing Date: 31st July 2026
Interviews & Exercise: Week commencing 24 August 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)
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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