Job Description

Prevention Support Assistant


Administration 1B


Temporary position until the end of March 2026


Publish date: 12 September 2025


Closing date: 01 October 2025


Salary: 32, 597 - 34,434


Hours: 37 hours per week


Overview


West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of over 2.9 million people.


Our vision is 'Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier'.


This vision and the strategic goals outlined in 'Our Strategy' are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.


An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen to join the Prevention Team as a Support Assistant.


The Prevention Support Assistant role is integral in assisting the Leadership Team with prioritising, planning, allocating and delivering work aligned to 'Our Strategy' and the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).


This busy and varied role requires close working with the Prevention Team, including its leaders, Operations, internal and external stakeholders/partners, so we are seeking applications from an individual who has a track record in developing and maintaining strong professional relationships.


Key to success will be your organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to support Prevention project managers in managing and delivering project outcomes within agreed timescales.


You will be providing coordination for the Prevention performance management processes and meetings, supporting the Leadership Team to ensure that actions and tasks that result are recorded and delivered on time.


Responsibilities


supporting the maintenance of projects and the Prevention work plan


seeking updates on behalf of project managers from stakeholders across Prevention and internal departments and recording progress in the Prevention projects


liaising with stakeholders delivering workstreams and tasks within projects and updating the projects accordingly


support the identification, recording and updating of risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies and opportunities for partnership, prevention activities and education programmes


ensure prevention activity risk assessments are regularly updated by appropriate team members so they remain up to date and available to the workforce


collating, analysing, interpreting, and producing clear and accurate information to support project delivery processes


ensuring the application of safeguarding policy, procedure and practice in line with the responsibilities within the role



Experience and skills


Essential skills or experience


understanding of partnerships, prevention activities and education programmes


knowledge of local government and public sector governance and policy making structures


effective communication skills demonstrated in specific situations and contexts


able to plan and prioritise own workload and that of others


ability to analyse and interpret complex data and develop policies.


experience of providing critical analysis and making recommendations.


confident writing ability, and presenting briefing notes and reports


capable of developing strategy and plans


comfortable working individually but competent at adapting to team working when required


self-motivated, persistent and can persuade and influence others to adopt new initiatives.


highly developed interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication skills.


Desirable skills or experience


some knowledge and understanding of relevant national strategies, legislation and initiatives associated with the role


Benefits


We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:


flexible and agile working arrangements


on-site free gym facilities


free parking.


We also offer access to an in-house occupational health facility - including occupational health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.


In addition, employees have access to:


24/7 Employee Assistance Programme


wellbeing programmes


'blue light' discounts across many retailers through partner schemes


Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee) - with access to discounted products and services.


Diversity


We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.


WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member.


Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.


How to apply


Please submit an expression of interest by 1700 on Wednesday 1st October 2025


Questions


If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact Andrea Simmonds on 07973 810469, via Team or by email at andrea.simmonds@wmfs.net