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Form of workFire Prevention Officer
1 Full Time 37 hour post and 1 Part Time 18.5 hour post
Leeds District
£25,979 to £26,873 Full Time Salary per annum
Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you passionate about helping people?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading fire and rescue services; to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to educate the public and a range of community groups on fire safety, road safety and arson reduction and carry out safe and well checks ad be involved with community engagement activities.
You will have proven experience in delivering education and awareness in the community, be able to work independently and as part of a team, with a good standard or written and verbal communication.
Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.
The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of current valid driving licence.
We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, flexi scheme, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym. Job share applicants welcome.
We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as communication and responsibility.
If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!
For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 18th February 2024.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.
WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.
