Head of Early Intervention and Prevention – North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

We have the exciting opportunity to lead our Early Intervention and Prevention department. As Head of Function, you will be required to lead the delivery of our prevention, early intervention and safeguarding strategies to meet the needs of our Community Risk Management Plan.

You will be required to use your leadership experience to lead and guide our high performing specialist team, whilst supporting the overall delivery of prevention and early intervention activities across the organisation. You will also be required to manage all resource and budgetary requirements relating to the delivery of Early Intervention, Prevention and Safeguarding activities. As part of the role, you also manage NYFRS’s Safeguarding provision, as designated lead.

The post holder will contribute to Regional & National Prevention Committees. You will work closely with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) to align national guidance and toolkits with our county’s risks.

We are looking for outstanding individuals to deliver real and sustainable benefits for the public of North Yorkshire. With the proven ability to be an effective manager and leader, the successful candidate will have an innovative and inclusive approach to delivering prevention opportunities.

You will be required to have a strong focus on building and maintaining internal and external Partnerships and collaborations that maximise the opportunity of reaching the most vulnerable within our communities. You will have the ability to exercise high level interpersonal skills, form positive working relationships and develop teams to improve performance.

Eligibility

· Extensive experience in a leadership role, including experience of leading high performing teams to deliver frontline Prevention, early intervention activities.

· Strong communications and influencing skills with significant experience of building positive relationships.

· Thorough knowledge and understanding of Prevention related information and guidance, with the ability to interpret relevant legislation, safety guidance and other technical material.

· An understanding of the social, economic, and political environment of the Fire Sector.

· Ability to identify opportunities for effective partnership and collaborative working.

· Experience of creating and implementing effective plans to deliver a range of organisational objectives.

· Proven ability to manage teams to deliver successful prevention and early intervention outputs and outcomes that meet the needs of the community.

· Experience of convening and chairing internal and external stakeholder meetings.

· You will possess, or be willing to undertake, Levels 1 – 4 qualifications in Safeguarding adults and children.

Location: Agile across North Yorkshire, including Northallerton, Thirsk, Harrogate.