Professor Justin Johnston joins Board of Trustees at SFJ Awards

The Queen’s Fire Service Medal recipient will now combine his role at SFJ Awards with a visiting Professorship at the University of Chester.

Professor Johnston joins Dr Allison Jones (of AEJ Education Consulting Ltd), Arvind Malhotra (from the FutureSense Group) and Keith Fraser (of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales) as a member of the SFJ Awards Board of Trustees, which is chaired by NHS Shared Business Services’ managing director Erika Bannerman.

Fantastic addition

Welcoming Professor Johnston’s appointment, David Higham (managing director at SFJ Awards) stated: “Justin is a fantastic addition to our Board of Trustees. He brings a wealth of experience in the Fire and Rescue Service arena having worked in a series of leadership roles at the local and national levels.”

Higham continued: “Importantly, Justin shares our vision and commitment in relation to the professionalisation of the modern Fire and Rescue Service workforce through the design and delivery of robust qualifications and apprenticeships standards.”

In conclusion, Higham noted: “I think I speak on behalf of everyone at SFJ Awards, and our parent organisation The Workforce Development Trust, in saying that we’re delighted Justin’s on board.”

Vital role

Professor Justin Johnston responded: “As the leading Awarding Organisation for the sector, SFJ Awards plays a vital role in supporting the development of the Fire and Rescue Service workforce. The organisation’s work on improving skills and qualifications to support the sector’s personnel is at the heart of providing high quality and sustainable front line services.”

Professor Johnston concluded: “It’s an honour to be part of the SFJ Awards family and I very much look forward to supporting David and the team.”

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