Education Strategy Lead – Community Safety & Youth Programs

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an experienced Education Manager on a fixed-term basis to lead the Education team and shape prevention interventions for children and young people across Devon and Somerset.

You will develop, implement and evaluate education programmes, ensure alignment with national guidance and local priorities, and provide professional guidance to partners and managers. Strong leadership, strategic planning and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

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

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

Data analysis

Report writing

Job description

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an experienced Education Manager on a fixed-term basis to lead the Education team and shape prevention interventions for children and young people across Devon and Somerset.

You will develop, implement and evaluate education programmes, ensure alignment with national guidance and local priorities, and provide professional guidance to partners and managers. Strong leadership, strategic planning and data-driven decision making are essential.