Job Description

Position: Prevention Co-ordinator

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade E Salary 33,143 per annum

Location: Headquarters

Hours: 37 hours per week, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Department: Prevention

Reports to: Group Manager / Station Manager Prevention

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 19/10/2025

About Us:

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we're more than an emergency servicewe're a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it's responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.


We're proud to be one of the country's top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated 'Good' in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.

About the Role:

A position has become available to coordinate and supervise the administration activities within the Prevention department. The successful candidate will ensure the provision of a high quality and efficient administrative service to facilitate the delivery of the Prevention portfolio activities.


With experience of implementing administrative procedures, managing performance and working as part of a busy team, you will manage the Prevention Administrator, supervise and control their day to day workload and determine priorities to ensure that targets and deadlines are met.


Excellent administration, time management and communication skills are essential.


There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.


Please see the attached / Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:


5 GCSE's or equivalent qualification Grade C or above in English & Mathematics.

NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject or demonstrable experience.

Relevant typing qualification or demonstrable experience.

Supervisory management.

Working in an office-based environment.

Windows based software including Word and Excel.

Use of databases and extracting reports.

Dealing with the public and external customers.

Dealing with confidential and sensitive issues ensuring that systems are coordinated to maintain confidentiality.

Preparation of reports and statistical information.

What We Offer in Return:

We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here's what you can expect when you join us:


Flexible working hours.

Agile working (60% office based).

Family friendly policies.

Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service.

Free, secure on-site car parking.

Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.

Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.

Employee support networks.

Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).

Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months' full & 6 months' half after 5 years' service.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.

Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.


We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

How to Apply:

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.


Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.


Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.


The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 19 October 2025.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in the week commencing 27 October 2025.


For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Amy Cartledge on 07748332829 or acartledge@derbys-fire.gov.uk.


If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.