Join Our Team as a Children and Young People (CYP) Programme Officer at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service!
Are you passionate about inspiring young people and improving community safety? Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for a CYP Programme Officer to join our Community Safety team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter and help shape impactful education programmes that make a real difference across Devon and Somerset. This is a permanent, full-time position (37 hours per week) that offers a competitive salary starting at £33,699 rising annually to £36,363 per annum.
At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, our mission is to create a safer world by preventing fire and rescue emergencies. We pride ourselves on our fantastic reputation, built on the dedication and expertise of our skilled workforce. By joining us, you will be a key player in enhancing the services we provide across beautiful Devon and Somerset.
As a CYP Programme Officer, you will support the delivery and development of high-quality education and intervention programmes for children and young people, including Fire Cadets, Phoenix, and School visits. Working with the Education Coordinator, you will help ensure our programmes are engaging, safe and aligned with national best practice.
What you’ll do
-Deliver and support Fire Cadets and other youth programmes in line with national guidance
-Provide supervision and support to Education Advocates and Cadet Instructors
-Contribute to quality assurance, evaluation and continuous improvement
-Support safeguarding processes and respond appropriately to concerns
-Develop and maintain programme resources, including the Fire Cadets handbook
-Assist with Community Safety Campaigns and wider Prevention activities
-Monitor budgets, data compliance and performance standards
What we’re looking for
-Experience delivering or coordinating education or youth programmes
-Strong organisational and communication skills
-A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and best practice
-Confidence working collaboratively with partners and internal teams
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 23:59 Thursday 26 March 2026
Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Gemma Skelley – Education Officer via gskelley@dsfire.gov.uk.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become a CYP Programme Officer please click ‘apply’ today, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.