Strategic Public Health Lead – NFCC

Department: Prevention Hub 

Contract type:  Fixed term contract or Secondment – 12 months

Hours: 21 hours worked over 3 days per week

Salary Level:  Circa £50,000 per annum pro-rated 

Location:  Home Based (UK wide travel as required) 

Reports To:  Head of Prevention 

About this role 

We are seeking an experienced  Strategic Public Health Lead to join our Prevention Hub, playing a key role in improving community safety and wellbeing across the UK. 

The Prevention Hub drives innovation and excellence in prevention activity, supporting Fire and Rescue Services to meet national standards in prevention and safeguarding. This role sits at the heart of a person-centred approach to reducing fire risk and improving outcomes for communities. 

You will provide expert public health leadership, insight, and evidence-based advice helping shape national prevention strategies and ensuring interventions are effective, measurable, and impactful. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the implementation of a national Person-Centred Framework to reduce fire risk in homes. 

• Provide strategic public health advice to support delivery of prevention and safeguarding priorities. 

• Analyse research, data, and emerging trends to improve understanding of risks and vulnerabilities. 

• Support development of evidence-based interventions and evaluation frameworks to measure impact. 

• Work collaboratively with national stakeholders, including Fire and Rescue Services and government partners. 

• Act as a key point of contact for prevention and community resilience during major incidents. 

• Lead or support development of national guidance and inter-agency programmes. 

• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and partnership working across the sector. 

We are looking for:  

A highly motivated public health professional with a strong track record of delivering strategic impact and working collaboratively across complex systems. 

You will have: 

• A Master’s degree in Public Health (or equivalent experience). 

• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership working experience.  

• Knowledge of prevention approaches, safeguarding, and public sector systems.  

• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.  

• Experience using evaluation frameworks to demonstrate impact. 

• Confidence influencing across organisational boundaries and managing complexity.  

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.  

• Willingness to travel across the UK. 

This is a unique opportunity to influence national prevention strategy, shape public health approaches within fire and rescue services, and make a tangible difference to community safety and wellbeing. 

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; 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:  24th July 2026 

Interviews:  Week commencing 3rd August 2026 (via Microsoft Teams) 

If you are applying for a secondment on release from a FRS, we ask that you seek agreement from your manager or relevant CFO before applying.

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

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

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.