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Form of workSalary: £33,024 – £35,745 per annum
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Region: North
Package: 37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days plus public holidays) on joining.
Job category/type: Support
Date posted: 22/12/2023
Job reference: REQ000251
Job description
12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT (POTENTIAL TO GO PERMANENT)
This is an exciting opportunity to join our prevention team.
About the role
This role is fundamental in the delivery of our Prevention priorities as described in the Community Risk Management Plan, the overarching aim is to prevent fires and other emergencies from happening.
In this role, you will identify, plan and deliver interventions and educational campaigns to reduce road and Water casualties across the county. You will provide support and raise awareness and work with partners to achieve the required outcomes.
You will work independently and support operational colleagues and partners to deliver campaigns and events which will continue to reduce the number and impact of deliberate fires, the number of people killed or seriously injured on our Roads and Water within the diverse communities of Bedfordshire.
You will play a key part in driving down death and injury on our Roads and Waterways. While working in partnership with Police, Highways England and Local Authorities to do this, focussing on local data and National Partnership campaigns. As well as utilising Prevention and Operational team resources.
About you
You are passionate about supporting the community and delivering key safety messages and want to make a real difference.
You will have the following:
in-depth experience of analysing evaluation data and writing reports including developing new procedures alongside excellent record keeping
experience of presenting and training enabling delivery to appropriate audience levels
experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or children and appropriate partner agencies to achieve better outcomes
to be able to prioritise, set targets, monitor projects, tasks and deadlines whilst working independently and with others
to have a high level of interpersonal skills and be confident, self-motivated and able to confidently deliver messages to members of the public in accurate written and spoken English.
You will hold a current driving licence and have access to your own vehicle to attend meetings and activities throughout the County (reimbursement for mileage will be available in line with our policy). You must be willing to work outside the normal contracted hours to attend events and functions in the evenings and weekends.
For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Why work with us
We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/ life balance. A few of our benefits include:
Hybrid working patterns
Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rota if part time or irregular working pattern)
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
Next steps
If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 1 February 2024
The appointment will be made subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
This is a public-facing role, and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
