Prevention Practitioner (Temporary) – West Midlands Fire Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire and rescue service in Birmingham is looking for a Prevention Practitioner to deliver community-focused education. The role involves planning and coordinating engaging sessions to reach vulnerable populations and ensure impactful learning experiences. Strong collaboration with colleagues and community stakeholders is crucial. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant difference in community safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering educational programmes focused on community safety.
• Ability to engage with diverse community members and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills for planning and coordinating sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted prevention education programmes to those most at risk.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver engaging sessions across diverse settings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to ensure programme effectiveness.

Skills

Targeted education programme delivery

Collaboration with stakeholders

Community engagement

Job description

Closing date: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Salary: Term time 39 weeks, 5 days a week
Hours: 37 hours per week

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 Practitioner. Working under the direction of the Prevention Community Outreach Team Leader, the postholder will help plan, coordinate and deliver prevention education in line with the Prevention Strategy, Policy and Community Risk Management Plan.

Collaborating with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, the role focuses on reaching those most at risk and vulnerable to fires and other emergencies through engaging educational activities across WMFS sites and external educational settings. The practitioner will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of these programmes, ensuring effective, inclusive and impactful learning experiences for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted prevention education programmes to those most at risk, supporting WMFS community safety priorities
• Plan, coordinate and deliver engaging sessions across WMFS sites and external educational settings
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to ensure effective, inclusive and high‑quality programme delivery