Prevention Lead Practitioner (Temporary) – West Midlands Fire Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire and rescue service in Birmingham seeks a Prevention Lead Practitioner to lead education initiatives aimed at vulnerable communities. Responsibilities include managing resources and overseeing the delivery of training sessions. Candidates should have experience working with diverse groups, strong supervisory skills, and a valid UK driving licence. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on community safety.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of working with children, young people, adults and/or community groups.
• Skills in leading and supervising others.
• Experience delivering and presenting workshops or training sessions.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily delivery of prevention education programmes.
• Supervise and support practitioners and volunteers.
• Oversee safeguarding and health safety administration of education programmes.

Skills

Experience working with children, young people, and community groups

Skills in leading and supervising others

Experience delivering training sessions

Full UK driving licence

Job description

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of more than 2.9 million people.

Our vision is ‘Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier’.

This vision and the strategic goals outlined in ‘Our Strategy’ are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Prevention team as a Prevention Lead Practitioner. Working under the Education Delivery Support Officer, and aligned with the Prevention Strategy and Community Risk Management Plan, this role ensures that initiatives focus on those most at risk and vulnerable to fires and other emergencies.

The postholder will supervise and support Prevention Practitioners and Volunteer Advocates, oversee the safe and effective delivery of education across WMFS sites and external settings, and manage all aspects of programme delivery — including preparation, resources, debriefs and evaluation — to maintain high-quality, impactful learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• lead and coordinate the daily delivery of prevention education programmes and manage resources effectively
• supervise and support practitioners and volunteers to ensure high-quality delivery
• oversee safeguarding, health and safety, and ensure accurate administration of all education programmes.

Essential skills or experience

• experience and knowledge of working with children, young people, adults and/or community groups in formal or informal settings
• skills in leading and supervising others
• experience delivering and presenting workshops or training sessions
• a full UK driving licence.

Desirable skills or experience

• awareness of working within the field of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• understanding of programme planning, monitoring and evaluation processes that measure outcomes
• experience and evidence-based practice in delivering programmes or workshops to children, young people or community groups.