Prevention Manager

WFS Patron; North East; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service seeks an experienced Prevention Manager to lead the Prevention and Education Department, reporting to the Head of Prevention and Education. You will translate strategic priorities into effective plans, manage resources, and lead cross-departmental coordination to deliver high-quality services.

The role requires oversight of risk, performance and compliance, and the ability to report to boards and senior leadership. Evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in prevention and education
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into plans and measurable outcomes
• Experience leading cross-departmental coordination
• Strong risk, compliance and quality assurance knowledge
• Experience with workforce planning and succession planning
• Ability to analyse complex information and prepare high-quality reports
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required

Responsibilities

• Provide senior oversight of departmental activity, ensuring priorities, resources and workloads are managed effectively.
• Translate departmental objectives into clear plans, milestones and performance measures aligned with corporate priorities and risk management plans.
• Lead cross-departmental coordination and support workforce planning, role development, training needs, succession planning and departmental resilience.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships and represent the department at relevant boards, working groups, partnership meetings and corporate forums.
• Provide senior advice and assurance on risk, performance, compliance, quality assurance and improvement activity.
• Collate and analyse complex information, monitor departmental standards and systems, and prepare high-quality management reports.
• Manage people and performance through clear objectives, timely reviews and structured development, while promoting continuous improvement and value for money.

Skills

People management

Performance analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Risk management

ICT systems

Team leadership

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

Prevention Manager

£47,665 to £50,908 per annum + benefits (pay award pending)

Please note: The Service is currently undertaking a job evaluation review across all corporate roles and as a result, the grade and salary associated with this post may be subject to change following completion of the process.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to fill the role of Prevention Manager.

Reporting directly to the Head of Prevention and Education, you will provide senior support and management across the Prevention and Education Department, helping to translate the Service's strategic priorities into effective plans, high-quality services and measurable outcomes that support our vision of 'Creating the Safest Community'.

You will provide senior oversight of prevention and education activity, ensuring priorities, resources and workloads are managed effectively. The role includes leading cross-departmental coordination, supporting workforce and succession planning, overseeing key partnerships, and representing the department at boards, working groups and corporate forums. You will also provide assurance on risk, performance, compliance, quality, and continuous improvement, using complex information to support sound decisions and high-quality reporting.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the TWFRS values of Safety, Integrity, Inclusivity and Learning, and champion these in their day-to-day work.

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.

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK's leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to 'Create the Safest Community' and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose-built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

As a Prevention Manager you will:

• Provide senior oversight of departmental activity, ensuring priorities, resources and workloads are managed effectively.
• Translate departmental objectives into clear plans, milestones and performance measures aligned with corporate priorities and risk management plans.
• Lead cross-departmental coordination and support workforce planning, role development, training needs, succession planning and departmental resilience.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships and represent the department at relevant boards, working groups, partnership meetings and corporate forums.
• Provide senior advice and assurance on risk, performance, compliance, quality assurance and improvement activity.
• Collate and analyse complex information, monitor departmental standards and systems, and prepare high-quality management reports.
• Manage people and performance through clear objectives, timely reviews and structured development, while promoting continuous improvement and value for money.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

• Managing people, processes and performance, with a record of sound delivery and effective team development.
• Developing and successfully implementing prevention and education strategies, policies, procedures, practices, reporting arrangements, and performance measures.
• Critically analysing complex quantitative and qualitative information and producing comprehensive reports to support effective decisions.
• Building effective relationships, negotiating, and influencing, and communicating clearly with colleagues, senior leaders, partners and stakeholders.
• Managing change, quality assurance and performance, with knowledge of relevant local and national policies, standards and legislation.
• Using ICT and service risk-management software effectively, organising competing priorities and working flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.

The Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline*

• Advert closes - Wednesday 21st October 2026
• Notification of shortlist - W/C 26th October 2026
• Interview - W/C 2nd November 2026

*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Reasonable Adjustments

We are a Disability Confident Leader. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check, medical and references.

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.

For further information about the role, please contact the Head of Prevention and Education, Steve Thomas, via [e-mail]

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.