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TYNEWEARFRS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TYNEWEARFRS in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Prevention Manager to lead the Prevention and Education Department, translating strategic priorities into effective plans and measurable outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Prevention and Education, you will oversee risk, performance, quality, and cross‑department collaboration to drive safety improvement and service excellence. We value Safety, Integrity, Inclusivity and Learning, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior oversight of prevention and education activity, ensuring priorities, resources and workloads are managed effectively.
• Lead cross-departmental coordination, support workforce and succession planning, oversee key partnerships, and represent the department at boards, working groups and corporate forums.
• Provide assurance on risk, performance, compliance, quality, and continuous improvement, using complex information to support sound decisions and high-quality reporting.

Job description

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.