Contract:Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week).
Location:Service Headquarters, Exeter, EX3 0NW, with travel across our Western Command / Plymouth area.
Salary:£39,481 rising annually to £42,123 per annum.
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for community safety and supporting vulnerable people? We are looking for aHome Safety and Partnerships Officer to join our Community Safety team and play a key role in reducing risk, preventing harm and helping keep communities across Devon and Somerset safe.
As the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, we're committed to creating safer communities through prevention, partnership working and targeted support for those most at risk.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead out Home Safety Technicians and Partnerships teams across the Western Command area. You'll provide leadership, guidance and support, ensuring high-quality prevention activities are delivered effectively and reach the people who need them most.
Working closely with internal colleagues and external partners, you'll help shape and improve community safety initiatives, evaluate performance, and contribute to the development of prevention strategies and services.
Find out more:
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and support Home Safety Technicians and Partnership staff, including recruitment, performance management, wellbeing, training and development.
- Set objectives, allocate work and monitor outcomes to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Design, deliver, evaluate and quality assure Home Safety and Partnership interventions and activities.
- Analyse and report on performance data, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
- Support the development, implementation and review of Community Safety Prevention policies and processes.
- Generate and promote Home Safety Visit referrals for those most at risk.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners and represent the Service at meetings and partnership groups.
- Ensure information is managed appropriately in line with GDPR and Service policies.
- Produce regular progress reports and undertake risk assessments for prevention activities.
What we are looking for:
We.re seeking a confident and proactive leader who can motivate teams, work collaboratively with partners and drive continuous improvement.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Significant leadership and people management experience, including performance management, coaching, mentoring and promoting inclusive working practices.
- The ability to set clear objectives, support colleagues and effectively manage performance.
- Knowledge of national frameworks, best practice and emerging community risks.
- Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating programmes, projects or resources.
- Strong decision making skills, including the ability to assess risk and allocate resources appropriately.
- Emotional resilience and experience of working with sensitive information, including safeguarding matters.
You will be joining a Service that makes a genuine difference every day, while benefitting from a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Family-friendly policies
- Professional development and progression opportunities
- Free gym access and fitness support
- Eye care and wellbeing initiatives
- Blue Light Card Membership and associated discounts
- Sports and Social Groups
- Mental health and counselling support
- Access to the Firefighters Charity
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Ready to make a difference?
If you're looking for a rewarding role, where you can positively impact communities across Devon and Somerset, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 2359hrs Tuesday 10 November 2026
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Tom Shirley - Prevention Delivery and Resourcing Manager, via tshirley@dsfire.gov.uk
Our values
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services' Safeguarding Policy.
Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.
As a Service and as individuals:
- We are proud to help
- We are honest
- We are respectful
- We are working together
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share out values to consider working for us.
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Home Safety and Partnerships Officer in Exeter employer: Somerset Fire
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee well-being and professional growth. With hybrid working options and generous leave, employees can achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to vital public service initiatives in Exeter. The organisation prioritises continuous development, ensuring that team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles.
