Strategic Public Health Lead
Employer: National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)
Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
Temporary: Fixed term contract or Secondment – 12 months
Working hours: 21 hours worked over 3 days per week
Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum pro-rated
Closing date: 24th July 2026
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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.
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