British APCO is delighted to be able to welcome Julie Grosert to the new position of Association Support Officer.
With over 43 years working for County Durham and Darlington Fire & Rescue Service (CDDFRS) in the Command & Control room, Julie gained extensive experience in emergency response operations. She then went on to contribute to projects such as FiReControl, the CDDFRS Mobilising project, the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Programme (JESIP), and concluded her career with the Emergency Service Mobile Communication Programme (ESMCP).
Having been aware of British APCO since its inception in 1993, Julie has worked closely over the years, with many external stakeholders and suppliers at British APCO conferences and events and is looking forward to getting going with her new role. She commented,
“The timing of this role was perfect, as it allowed me to transition smoothly from a very short retirement into a meaningful new challenge. My experience of managing complex projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders has equipped me with the skills necessary to succeed in this role and support British APCO's objectives.”
The focus of Julie’s new role will be to support the Chief Operating Officer and Board of British APCO. Julie added,
“I’ll work to maintain British APCO's visibility across user and supplier communities to deliver targeted support that meets our members' evolving needs.
“I'm hoping to bring to the role a flexible, reliable, and focused approach. I aim to provide effective coordination and management, along with strong planning, organisational, and communication skills. My goal is to build and expand on the current working relationships across the membership.”
Duncan Swan, British APCO Chief Operating Officer, welcomed Julie to British APCO saying,
“Julie has very much hit the ground running since taking up the role at the beginning of September – and the Board of Trustees and myself are really looking forward to working with Julie to help drive the Association forward. It is an exciting time for British APCO as we look to deliver more value for all members – as well as bringing several new initiatives into play.”
Julie’s day-to-day tasks will include:
- Understanding the needs of Corporate and Commercial members, enabling her to effectively support them and help grow the wider membership.
- Assisting and supporting further implementation of the Multi-Agency Incident Transfer (MAIT).
- Helping to improve interoperability and communication between agencies.
- Supporting applicants and recipients for the British APCO bursary programme to foster professional development and innovation within the sector.
She sees benefits of British APCO membership for all aspects of the public safety communications field, including those in industry or study, as well as for those who develop IT and Communications technology.
“We can all work collaboratively to improve and influence mission critical communications for the public safety sector. Being part of British APCO enables that collaboration and networking among users, suppliers, and the Home Office. Where members can help shape digital transformation by attending exhibitions and roundtables where they contribute ideas and learn from others.”
Julie is keen to hear from and meet with members and those in the wider public safety communications sector,
“I’m looking forward to connecting with new and existing members through events and initiatives, ensuring that everyone is heard as we work together to achieve our shared goals, and embrace the challenges ahead.”
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