Summary
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.
Find out more
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
1. Deliver and support Fire Cadets and other youth programmes in line with national guidance.
2. Provide supervision and support to Education Advocates and Cadet Instructors
3. Contribute to quality assurance, evaluation and continuous improvement
4. Support safeguarding processes and respond appropriately to concerns
5. Develop and maintain programme resources, including the Fire Cadets handbook.
6. Assist with Community Safety Campaigns and wider Prevention activities.
7. Monitor budgets, data compliance and performance standards.
What we’re looking for
8. Experience delivering or coordinating education or youth programmes.
9. Strong organisational and communication skills
10. A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and best practice.
11. Confidence working collaboratively with partners and internal teams.
What We Offer
Joining Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service comes with a fulfilling career, where you make a tangible difference every day. But that’s not all! We value our employees and offer an extensive benefits package, including:
12. Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
13. A generous pension scheme for your future
14. Ample annual leave to recharge and refresh
15. Family leave policies that support your loved ones
16. Access to physiotherapy services for your well-being
17. Opportunities for professional development and progression
18. Free gym access and personalised fitness coaching
19. Support for eye care and wellness programs
20. Exclusive Blue Light Membership discounts
21. Affordable healthcare options through Benenden Health
22. Engaging sports and social groups for community building
23. Confidential counselling services and mental health support
24. Access to the Firefighters Charity for additional support
25. A cycle-to-work scheme to promote healthy commuting
How to apply
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
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.
You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document detailing how you meet the following essential criteria taken from the Job Description and Person Specification.
26. Significant experience of working within an educational institution, youth working environment or equivalent.
27. Proven experience of effectively working with children and young people/vulnerable adults with due regard to safeguarding protocols.
28. Proven ability to implement and evaluate programmes and resources such as an educational programme activity workshop.
29. Proven track record of delivering interventions and diversionary activities for children, young people, and/or vulnerable adults.
30. Ability and willingness to work outside core working hours, including weekends and evenings.
31. Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently both on own initiative and as a member of a busy team.
To help you complete this part of the application form please find attached below the word document “Essential Criteria for CYP Programme Officer Application” for you to download and complete with your evidence for the above criteria. You can then upload this document where requested when completing your application.
Please note the evidence that you upload to your application should not exceed 2000 words in total (excluding titles).
Evidence submitted in relation to the essential criteria above will be used to shortlist any applications received.
Please note that the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check before being appointed to this role.
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 in 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 of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.
As a Service and as individuals:
32. We are proud to help
33. We are honest
34. We are respectful
35. We are working together
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.