District Prevention Manager & Safeguarding Lead - West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

District Prevention Manager & Safeguarding Lead - West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Are you an experienced community education/safety professional? Do you want to work in a role where each day is different and where you can make a difference to the community we serve?

A rare and 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.

You will have the opportunity to lead a diverse team ensuring the community of Calderdale are safe in their homes. You will work with a range of partners to develop pathways to reduce the risk from fires, and anti-social fire related behaviour across the District.

You will need to demonstrate an excellent team ethos, leadership skills and a track record of success in managing delivery teams and experience of working with 'at risk' groups. Applicants will have extensive experience of working with a range of agencies at strategic level and performance managing and evaluating a range of community safety initiatives.

We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program and car salary sacrifice scheme.

The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of a current valid driving licence.

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 around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation; we 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 integrity and teamwork.

For further details and to apply online please visit . Closing date for all applications is Sunday 16th November 2025.

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, racially & ethnically diverse 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. We are a 'Real Living Wage' employer.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.

Salary: £39,152 rising to £41,771 per annum