Prevention and Education District Team Member

Networking Women in the Fire Service; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused fire safety organization is seeking a Prevention and Education District Team Member to engage with the community, deliver safety education, and support vulnerable individuals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and possess strong communication skills. This role offers a salary of £34,434 – £36,363 per annum plus benefits, with applications closing on 8th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of Fire Service and community safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the community to conduct home safety education.
• Develop and deliver training packages to various audiences.
• Attend community events to represent the service.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Information Technology skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Prevention and Education District Team Member
£34,434 – £36,363 per annum + benefits

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Prevention and Education District Team Member. The role will report directly to District Team Leader, Sharon Robson. District team members will work in one of three service districts (north, east or west of the county). Under the guidance of the District Team Leaders, you will deliver our strategic goals by delivering the Community Safety agenda through community engagement, including safe and well checks, schools’ education, attendance at fetes, fairs and other community events and delivery of the juvenile fire setters education programme. Successful applicants will, subject to eligibility, undertake a community safety advisor apprenticeship as part of their training for this role.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct. We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the community to carry out home safety education and Safe and well checks.
• Work with partners to ensure vulnerable community member get the support they need.
• Conduct home safety education sessions with community members and schools as needed.
• Attend fairs, fetes and events to represent the service.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed presentation, and Information Technology skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and members of the local community.
• Ability to deliver advice both theoretically and practically.
• Undertake a variety of administrative tasks.
• Handle sensitive data in accordance with data protection principles.
• Work effectively as part of a team or as an individual.
• Develop training packages and deliver to a variety of audiences.
• Good knowledge of the work of the Fire Service, and partner agencies, and personal and community safety issues.

The Selection Process

1. Advert closes – 8th October 2025
2. Notification of shortlist – 10th October 2025
3. Interview and Presentation – w/c 13th October 2025
4. Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

How to apply

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels. For further information about the role, please contact Prevention Manager Shaun Kelly ([e-mail] 0191444 1541).

Reasonable Adjustments

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and this means we are committed to employing, supporting and promoting people with disabilities in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment processes, please contact us by email and we will review your request. All requests must be sent to [e-mail]

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an Enhanced DBS check relevant to the role, completion of an occupational health medical and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

Please submit your application form by no later than 12 noon on 8th October 2025