Partnership and Projects Lead

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Partnerships and Projects Lead in the Prevention department at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

This role will be working in the Prevention department to propose, identify and implement innovative ways of promoting community safety activities within the community. Build new partnerships and effectively target key business opportunities and provide information to make Cheshire safer, while maximising funding potential opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and promote innovative methods to engage with partner agencies and stakeholders who the prevention department can effectively work with.

• Lead on the creation of partnerships by liaising with Prevention managers to ensure effective collaborative campaigns and messages are designed.

• Maintain the departmental partnerships and projects policies, procedures and recording system.

• Monitor, review and quality assure partnerships to ensure they remain fit for purpose, current and properly evaluated.

We are looking for people who have:

• Degree or Diploma or equivalent experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and influence others.

• Strong understanding of stakeholder engagement.

• Experience of negotiating agreements with partner agencies.

• Experience of managing successful projects and partnerships.

• Experience of implementing governance arrangements (e.g. data sharing, policy and report writing) 

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 HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Job description

Application guidance notes

Application form

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.

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

Please quote job reference 18/25/PPL on your application form.

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

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 Standard 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.