Prevention Manager – NFCC

Department: Prevention 

Contract type:  Fixed Term Contract or Secondment (12 months)

Salary Level:  Circa £45,100 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location:  Home Based (UK wide travel as required) 

Reports To:  Head of Prevention 

About this role 

The Prevention Hub works to improve and innovate prevention activities to keep communities safer. We support Fire and Rescue Services to work towards achieving the Prevention Fire Standard and Safeguarding Fire Standard.  

What we are looking for 

A proactive, professional and enthusiastic individual who will provide leadership and management across prevention in collaboration with the wider Prevention Hub. As a member of the Prevention Hub, you will have a key role in delivering change across the UK FRS. You will work with Lead Officers to co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate a range of engagement opportunities. You will manage a small team who are part of the wider Prevention Hub.  

Stakeholder engagement is a key element of this role by building effective relationships and networks. You will manage and be accountable for the development, delivery and review of key objectives, work plans, finance and monitoring processes to support FRS Prevention functions. You will have oversight of online Home Fire Safety Check platform and collaborate with key agencies and support the effective delivery and maintenance of the site.  

What You’ll Bring 

A level 5 Qualification or above in a relevant discipline   

Experience of undertaking a national collaborative role 

Proven project management experience   

Experience of working collaboratively with a number of different partners i.e. Local Authorities, third sector organisations, to achieve successful outcomes  

Experience of writing successful funding bids  

Experience of staff management and development   

Effective budget management experience. 

Extensive experience and expertise of working in teams and translating process and practice through the practical application of strategies, plans and policies. 

Proven experience of working in a team to motivate and improve performance   

A track record of influencing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.  

An understanding of the fire and rescue service environment including policy, governance and service delivery.  

an excellent understanding of the fire sector and prevention approaches  

Experience in developing, delivery and reviewing products  

You will have a good understanding of the political environment    

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

Excellent administrative skills and organisational skills   

Excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage  

A good understanding of Safeguarding practice and creating safe environments 

Experience of using a range of IT applications particularly Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Sharepoint and Teams 

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively 

Willingness to travel across the UK  

If this sounds like the role for you, 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:  28th May 2026  

Interviews:  W/C 15th June 2026 (via Microsoft Teams) 

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS. 

For queries or technical issues, please contact recruitment@nfcc.org.uk. 

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.