Education Manager

Somerset Fire; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset Fire is seeking an experienced Education Manager to lead the Community Safety Prevention Team and shape educational programmes for children and young people across Devon and Somerset. The role focuses on developing evidence-based initiatives, evaluating impact and aligning activities with national guidance and local priorities.

You will work closely with the Prevention Lead and partners to deliver programmes such as Phoenix, Cadets and Fire Safety Initiatives, while driving

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience within an education or school environment.
• Experience of strategic planning, service improvement and achieving high standards.
• The ability to manage change and support continuous development.
• Experience of setting objectives, supporting individuals and managing performance.
• Strong analytical, research and report writing skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions.
• Excellent organisational skills, resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day delivery and performance of the Education team.
• Support the strategic development of educational interventions for children and young people, ensuring programmes are targeted, effective and evidence led.
• Develop, implement, quality assure and evaluate innovative prevention initiatives and educational programmes.
• Use data, research and best practice to inform decision making, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of Community Safety Prevention Strategies and action plans.
• Provide professional advice and guidance on educational matters to managers, stakeholders and partners.
• Identify training and development needs to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of educational interventions.
• Represent the Service at local, regional and national meetings and working groups.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and performance support to team members through the Personal Performance and Development (PPD) Process.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all activities are delivered safely and effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Performance management

Analytical/report writing

Organizational skills

Job description

Contract:Fixed Term for up to 6 months, Full Time (37 hours per week).

Develop Your Career and Help to Keep Our Communities Safe

We are seeking an experienced and motivated colleague to join our Community Safety Prevention Team as anEducation Manager on a fixed-term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the Service's educational interventions for children and young people across Devon and Somerset, supporting our strategic priorities and helping to reduce risk within our communities.

Working closely with the Prevention Lead, the existing Education Manager and key partners, you will support the development and delivery of evidence-based education programmes, includingPhoenix, Cadets, Fire Safety Intervention Programmes and educational activities delivered within schools and community settings. You will ensure our work aligns with national direction, best practice, local priorities and relevant legislation, including the Serious Violence Duty.

Find out more:

About the role:

As an Education Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day delivery and performance of the Education team.
• Support the strategic development of educational interventions for children and young people, ensuring programmes are targeted, effective and evidence led.
• Develop, implement, quality assure and evaluate innovative prevention initiatives and educational programmes.
• Use data, research and best practice to inform decision making, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of Community Safety Prevention Strategies and action plans.
• Provide professional advice and guidance on educational matters to managers, stakeholders and partners.
• Identify training and development needs to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of educational interventions.
• Represent the Service at local, regional and national meetings and working groups.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and performance support to team members through the Personal Performance and Development (PPD) Process.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all activities are delivered safely and effectively.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong leadership experience within an education or school environment.
• Experience of strategic planning, service improvement and achieving high standards.
• The ability to manage change and support continuous development.
• Experience of setting objectives, supporting individuals and managing performance.
• Strong analytical, research and report writing skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions.
• Excellent organisational skills, resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Closing Date: 2359hrs Sunday 25 October 2026.

To find out more about the role please contact Kate Saint - Community Safety Prevention Manager via [e-mail]

Our values

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services' Safeguarding policy.

Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.

As a Service and as individuals:

• We are proud to help
• We are honest
• We are respectful
• We are working together

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.