Community Prevention Team Lead

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for a highly motivated and committed Prevention Team Leader to join the Prevention Team. Working alongside other Prevention Team Leaders and reporting to the Prevention Lead, you will lead and support a team of Prevention Advocates. Working in partnership with external agencies and fire station personnel, you will oversee the delivery of home fire safety, road safety and other key safety messages to residents and pupils across Cheshire, with a particular focus on supporting those most at risk.

You will need excellent leadership, motivational, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues, partners and members of the community. You will be organised, able to prioritise and manage competing demands, work with limited supervision and contribute effectively as part of a wider Prevention leadership team. Experience of working with the public, particularly vulnerable people, together with an understanding of frontline community safety-led interventions, is essential.

You will be educated to at least GCSE level, including Grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics, and hold a full driving licence. The role requires flexibility to work across a variety of community settings, including evenings and weekends when required. If you are passionate about prevention, can inspire and support others, and want to make a positive difference to communities across Cheshire, we would like to hear from you.

In addition to the above you will need:

• Higher national qualification in a care based subject or equivalent relevant experience supporting vulnerable communities.

• Excellent presentation skills

• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise

• Knowledge/experience of working with the public, in particular engaging with vulnerable people

• Understanding/ knowledge of frontline community safety led interventions

• The ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends

• Working to achieve delivery targets.

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the requirements of the attached job description. 

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.  

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found below, or alternatively contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk  

Please ensure you read the ‘Application Guidance Notes before’ completing your application. 

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk  

Job description

Application guidance

Application form

Please quote job reference 34/26/PL on your application form. 

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on 6 November 2026

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk 

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. 

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation. 

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive leadership team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups historically underrepresented in the fire and rescue service. We value a broad range of perspectives and experiences, and welcome candidates who can demonstrate the strategic insight, leadership capability, and commitment to excellence that this role demands.