The IFE is seeking to reinforce its strategic leadership capacity and resilience, by expanding its leadership team through two new appointments.
The new appointments will include a full-time Chief Executive Officer and a further dedicated full-time technical post, both based at the IFE’s headquarters in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Steve Hamm, IFE’s current Chief Executive commented: “As well as expanding our leadership capacity, these two new appointments will ensure organisational resilience and enable us to provide services to our members that reflect the evolving role of the IFE as the leading international professional body for fire safety, and to support emerging regulatory frameworks for registered fire engineers and technicians.
“Having been CEO on a part-time basis for the past five years, I will transition to a strategic fire safety advisory role following the appointment of a new full-time CEO later this year.
“The new Chief Executive will provide a dedicated full-time resource for the IFE, supported by qualified professionals who form the Corporate Management Team.”
The recruitment will be a comprehensive and carefully managed process to ensure the Corporate Management Team is resourced appropriately for the future.
Paul Stollard, IFE Chair, commented: “These appointments come at a critical time providing essential support for the IFE’s growth which will enable us to effectively navigate the increasing demands placed on the institution, particularly since the publication of the Grenfell Tower report.
“The board recognises that the current CEO has led the organisation for over 5 years on a part-time basis, having initially been engaged to provide oversight of a change management programme. As a qualified Chartered Engineer with extensive strategic leadership experience, Steve has led the IFE through an era of significant organisational development, leading to the situation where greater capacity is needed in both strategic leadership and technical expertise.
“The recruitment of both roles demonstrates IFE’s commitment to reinforcing its leadership framework and positioning the organisation for sustained growth and resilience.”
The IFE are working with a specialist executive recruitment agency to lead the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Further updates regarding this appointment, as well as the strengthening of our technical staff resources, will be shared in due course.