Evaluation Quality Assurance Specialist HIWFRS624082

Salary Range: £36,363 - £38,220 per annum

Work Location: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Headquarters, Eastleigh

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 June 2026

Interview Date: w/c 22 June 2026

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and analytical professional to join our Performance & Evaluation team as a Community Safety Evaluation & Quality Assurance Specialist. This role plays a key part in strengthening how we assess, improve and evidence the impact of our Community Safety activity. You will lead on the development of quality assurance and evaluation frameworks, ensuring our work is consistently high‑quality, evidence‑based and outcome‑focused.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver evaluation processes to assess the impact of community safety activities.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, learning and improvement opportunities.
• Produce clear, evidence‑based reports and recommendations to inform decision‑making.
• Design and implement quality assurance frameworks across Community Safety teams.
• Carry out audits of prevention and protection activity (e.g., Safe & Well visits, fire safety work).
• Monitor compliance with frameworks and ensure consistent, high standards of delivery.
• Create tools, guidance and procedures to support evaluation and QA activity.
• Ensure alignment with national guidance, including NFCC standards and the HM Treasury Magenta Book.
• Continuously review and improve frameworks based on learning and emerging best practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in designing and implementing evaluation and quality assurance approaches.
• Ability to lead projects from concept through to delivery.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and communicate complex information clearly.
• Effective communication skills and ability to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Initiative, creativity and a proactive approach to drive high standards and promote best practice.

Why Join Us

• Make a real impact on community safety outcomes.
• Influence strategic decision‑making across the Service.
• Work at the forefront of evaluation and assurance in the fire sector.
• Collaborate nationally and help shape best practice across Fire & Rescue Services.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Work within a friendly and supportive team
• Free onsite parking
• Free access to on‑site gym
• Emergency Services retail and leisure discounts, including Blue Light Card

Values

• Reaching Further – Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
• Showing Respect – Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
• Supporting Others – Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
• Everyone Playing Their Part – Recognising the contribution we all make.

Vetting Requirements

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Contact for Informal Discussion: Michael Hodges, Service Learning and Evaluation Manager

Equalities & Diversity Commitment

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any posts which may unintentionally exclude certain groups of potential applicants from applying or have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.