Background:

NFCC are looking to recruit an individual to the role of Water Safety Lead. The position reports into the NFCC Prevention Committee and is supported by the Chair of the NFCC Prevention Committee. This role will lead on the engagement with FRSs, NFCC Prevention Hub and key partners on various and complex issues across the UK in relation to Water Safety.

The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Have a strong and consistent voice on Water Safety
  • Actively engage in our multi-agency approach to promote, contribute and strengthen the UK’s National Drowning Prevention Strategy.
  • Work with FRS and partners to produce and update relevant guidance to assist in good practice.
  • Work closely with the NFCC Strategy and Policy team on any relevant national positions.

The role involves:

  • Leading on matters relating to Water Safety
  • Working with FRSs and relevant external organisations to develop and maintain relationships at a strategic level.
  • Identify opportunities to collaborate with other NFCC Leads on related topics

We are looking for a strategic leader who has:

  • Experience of engaging at a national level with multiple stakeholders and the wider industry sector. This includes central government.
  • A good understanding of the current strategy, campaigns and challenges in this area at a local and/or national level.
  • A good understanding of the issues and difference in approach required across the UK’s devolved nations.
  • A great communicator, who has a real passion for Water Safety
  • Has previous experience of bringing partners together to achieve a common goal.

We are ideally looking to appoint a candidate who can join us for our NFCC Prevention Conference and Awards on 27th and 28th November 2025 and officially start in role in January 2026 .

If you would like to discuss the opportunity above, please contact NFCC Chair of the Prevention Committee, Chris Kirby ckirby@syfire.gov.uk

To apply, please complete this form by the closing date of Friday 26 September 2025, midday.

Please note, we are unable to accept any other form of application.  Should you have any queries, please contact: nfccadminsupport@nfcc.org.uk