This manager post sits within the Prevention Team at Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, leading the Community Safety Coordinators. The work centres on building partnerships with healthcare and adult social care bodies and turning those links into prevention activity, including coordinating the Service's response to hoarding and self-neglect. It is a partnership-led management role that draws on community risk and fire data to set priorities. A full UK driving licence and a Level 3 qualification are needed to apply.
What the job involves
- Lead, manage and develop the Community Safety Coordinators, including supervision, coaching and performance management
- Build and strengthen partnerships with healthcare and adult social care, and identify wider partners who support community safety
- Find ways for partners to support prevention activity, widening reach and improving referral routes into the Service
- Use community risk, fire and prevention data to spot trends, set priorities and guide evidence-based decisions
- Develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate targeted community safety and prevention initiatives
- Coordinate the Service's response to hoarding and self-neglect, working with partners on multi-agency interventions
- Support strategic prevention projects, safeguarding initiatives, seasonal campaigns and other Prevention priorities
- Monitor the effectiveness and value of Prevention activity, including the impact of partnership working
- Represent the Service professionally across partnership forums and external networks
Qualifications
- Higher-level qualification such as an A level, Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- IOSH Managing Safely, or willingness to work towards it
- AET, or willingness to work towards it
Experience
- Developing and maintaining effective partnerships to achieve shared outcomes
- Leading, supervising or line managing staff, including allocating work, coaching and managing performance
Skills & knowledge
- Assessing risk and making informed decisions in complex or sensitive situations involving vulnerable people
- Using data, insight and evidence to inform decisions and improve service delivery
- Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills
- Building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Planning, prioritising and organising work, managing competing demands and working independently
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
Other
- Shared commitment to keeping people safe and supporting those most at risk
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Community Safety & Partnership Manager employer: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises community safety and employee development. With a strong focus on collaboration and support, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while enjoying a positive work culture that encourages growth and innovation. Located in Aylesbury, you will benefit from a dynamic environment that values your contributions and fosters professional advancement.
Contact Details:
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Recruitment Team
