Background:

NFCC are looking to recruit an individual to the role of Home Safety Lead Officer who Chairs the NFCC Home Safety Committee. The position sits under NFCC’s Prevention Committee and reports to the NFCC Prevention Committee Chair.

This role will lead in engaging with the Lead Officers within their portfolio, FRSs, NFCC hub leads and key partners on various and complex issues across the UK. This role receives support and works closely with the NFCC Prevention Hub.

We are looking for a candidate who works for a Fire and Rescue Service, Area Manager and above.

 

The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Have a strong and consistent voice on the issues of Home Safety
  • Actively engage in our multi-agency approach to promote NFCC’s strategy to strengthen the guidance and activity in this area.
  • Work with FRS and partners to produce and update relevant guidance, position statements and resources to assist in good practice.

 

The role involves:

  • Leading on matters relating to Home Safety including the Person Centred Framework
  • Working with relevant external organisations to develop and maintain relationships with FRSs at a strategic level.
  • Liaising with agencies and regulators where appropriate to ensure compliance.

 

We are looking for a strategic manager 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 Home Safety and Fire Safety Campaigns
  • Has previous experience of bringing partners together to achieve a common goal.

 

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

To apply, please complete this form, providing details of qualifications and experience relevant to this post.

The closing date: Tuesday 30 December 2025, midday

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