Lead the Future of NCFA UK

The NCFA UK President serves as the senior elected leader of the National Cyber & Forensics Alliance UK Chapter, providing strategic leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the chapter alongside an elected Vice President team.

This is an opportunity to shape one of the UK’s fastest-growing student and early-career cyber security communities while gaining practical leadership experience working alongside NCFA Global Executives.

About the Role

The NCFA UK President leads the entire operation of the UK chapter, ensuring that projects, events, resources and member initiatives are delivered successfully.

Working closely with the Vice President team, you will set priorities, coordinate activity across departments and provide leadership that enables others to succeed.

While the NCFA Global Board provides strategic oversight, advice and support, responsibility for delivering the UK chapter’s objectives sits with the President and their leadership team.

This is not a title-only position.

You are not expected to personally complete every task. Instead, your role is to build an effective leadership team, delegate responsibility appropriately, remove obstacles and ensure agreed objectives are achieved.

The President also acts as the primary connection between the NCFA UK Chapter and the NCFA Global Executives, translating wider organisational strategy into practical action within the UK.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to current NCFA members who are able to commit consistently throughout the full elected term.

Applicants with previous experience as an:

NCFA Ambassador
Senior Regional Ambassador
Vice President
NCFA Staff Member

are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equivalent leadership experience gained through university societies, volunteer organisations, project teams or professional environments will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

As NCFA UK President you will:

Lead the day-to-day operation of the NCFA UK Chapter.
Set strategic priorities alongside the Vice President team.
Support, mentor and hold Vice Presidents accountable for their responsibilities.
Chair leadership meetings and ensure agreed actions are completed.
Translate strategic direction from NCFA Global Executives into practical UK initiatives.
Act as the primary communication link between the UK Chapter and the Global Team.
Provide regular progress, performance and risk updates.
Coordinate activity across Vice Presidents, Senior Regional Ambassadors and Ambassadors.
Delegate work effectively across the organisation.
Identify operational risks early and implement solutions.
Support recruitment, elections, onboarding and leadership development.
Represent NCFA UK at internal and external meetings.
Maintain professional standards throughout the organisation.
Build relationships with universities, industry partners and other NCFA Chapters.
Take overall responsibility for the success and direction of NCFA UK.

What You’ll Gain

Serving as NCFA UK President provides significant leadership and professional development opportunities, including:

Leading a national student and alumni organisation.
Managing a multidisciplinary executive leadership team.
Working directly with the NCFA Global Team.
Developing strategic planning and organisational leadership experience.
Chairing leadership meetings and driving accountability.
Building relationships with universities, industry partners and sponsors.
Strengthening your CV with nationally recognised leadership experience.
Delivering projects with real organisational impact.
Influencing the future direction of NCFA UK.
Ongoing mentoring and support from the NCFA Global Team.

Essential Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Consistent commitment throughout the elected term.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Confidence managing people with varied experience levels.
Effective delegation and follow-up.
Sound judgement and decision-making.
Excellent organisation and time management.
Professional accountability and integrity.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Calmness under pressure.
Commitment to the long-term growth and values of NCFA.

Desirable Experience

The following experience is advantageous but not essential:

Previous NCFA Ambassador, Senior Regional Ambassador or staff experience.
Leadership within a university society or student committee.
Experience managing senior volunteers or functional leads.
Delivering events, projects or community initiatives.
Working with universities, sponsors or industry partners.
Producing reports, strategic plans or operational updates.
Knowledge of student engagement and university communities.
Interest or experience in cyber security, digital forensics or related disciplines.

Commitment

Position Type: Volunteer
Location: United Kingdom (Remote with occasional in-person events)
Term: Full elected term
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Ready to Lead NCFA UK?

If you’re passionate about building communities, supporting students and helping shape the future of cyber security education across the United Kingdom, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply for this Position

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.