Fire Community Prevention Advisor

Cornwall Council; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Liverpool is looking for a dedicated Fire Community Prevention Advisor to enhance community safety through proactive measures. This role involves designing and implementing prevention programs and working collaboratively with teams to address risks. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be committed to safeguarding vulnerable individuals. The position offers flexible working patterns and a range of employee benefits to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, education or public safety is desirable although full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Promote fire and road safety through evidence-based prevention initiatives.
• Design, implement and evaluate prevention programmes.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Competence in using evidence and data

Creativity and innovation

Commitment to community safety

Education

Experience in community engagement, education or public safety (desirable)

Job description

The Service & Team

Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service is a key part of Cornwall Councils Neighbourhoods Directorate delivering emergency response prevention and protection services across the county. Our mission is to keep people safe by reducing risk and improving resilience within our communities.

The Prevention Team plays a vital role in achieving this mission by focusing on proactive measures to prevent fires, road traffic collisions and other emergencies. We work collaboratively with internal teams, council services and external partners to deliver targeted interventions, education programmes and community engagement activities.

Our approach is evidence‑based, using data and risk analysis to inform decisions and ensure resources are directed where they will have the greatest impact. We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable individuals, promoting equality and delivering high‑quality services that reflect the diverse needs of our communities.

The Role

This is a public / customer‑facing role where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.

This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a dedicated and professional Fire Community Prevention Advisor to support the delivery of our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP). This role is integral to promoting fire and road safety, safeguarding vulnerable individuals and enhancing community resilience through evidence‑based prevention initiatives.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively across the Fire and Rescue Service wider Council teams and external partners to design, implement and evaluate prevention programmes that address identified risks and deliver measurable outcomes.

Working Pattern

We would like for the successful applicant to work the 0.8 FTE 29.6 hrs over 4 days (7.4 hrs a day) Monday‑Thursday. However green book terms do offer flexible working options.

Cornwall Council is passionate about creating an inclusive culture that supports a good work‑life balance for its employees. Flexible working aims to be in the best interests of both the individual and service delivery.

All Council employees have a day‑one right to request flexible working. Under the statutory procedure from 6 April 2024 employees can make two requests in every 12‑month period (rather than just one) and no longer have to explain the effect of their requested change.

Flexible Working offers a range of options as outlined below.

Term time working is where an employee works during school terms only. Please see the Term Time Working information on the right for more details.

Part‑time working is where an employee works for less than the basic full‑time hours of the post.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners.
• Competence in using evidence and data to inform decision‑making.
• Creativity and innovation in developing prevention initiatives.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting community safety.

Experience in community engagement, education or public safety is desirable although full training will be provided.

Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of communities across Cornwall. You will be part of a professional team committed to delivering high‑quality prevention services and achieving positive outcomes.

Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high‑performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.

Our core employee rewards and benefits include :

• A competitive salary.
• A defined benefit pension scheme based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions.
• A generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A national award‑winning employee health and wellbeing programme.
• Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.

Additional Information

Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.

The full role profile is attached here.

We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.

For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact [contact details].

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your application. You can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as Application on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience which clearly illustrate what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here: The application process.

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted. Please contact us if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Vision and Values

This recruitment process aims to support the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service objective to ensure we have the right people with the right skills, behaviours and values in the right roles at the right time.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is committed to the ethical principles laid out in the Core Code of Ethics:

• Putting our communities first – we put the interest of the public, the community and service users first.
• Integrity – we act with integrity, including being open, honest and consistent in everything we do.
• Dignity and respect – making decisions objectively based on evidence without discrimination or bias.
• Leadership – we are all positive role models, always demonstrating flexibility and resilient leadership. We are all accountable for everything we do and challenge all behaviour that falls short of the highest standards.
• Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) – we continually recognise and promote the value of EDI both within the FRS and the wider communities in which we serve. We stand against all forms of discrimination, create equal opportunities, promote equality, foster good relations and celebrate difference.

As a service of Cornwall Council we are committed to the vision of Working Together to make Cornwall safer. We uphold and align with the Council Vision and Values. For more information please visit: Our Vision and Values - Cornwall Council.

Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.