Summary
Join Our Team as a Physical Fitness and Wellbeing Advisor at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service!
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, has the opportunity for a Physical Fitness and Wellbeing Advisor to join our People Services team based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. This role is available as a 12-month fixed term contract to cover the secondment of the substantive post holder. It is a full-time position (37 hours per week) that offers a competitive salary starting £42,839 (gross) per annum.
About Us
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.
Your Role
As a Physical Fitness and Wellbeing Advisor you will be carrying out fitness assessments across the Service area, and provide advice surrounding physical fitness, nutrition and wellbeing to Service management and staff.
Find out more
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What we are looking for in the successful candidate:
The successful candidate will:
1. Have a degree in (Bsc Hons) Physical Education / Sports & Exercise Science.
2. Have practical working experience as a Fitness Instructor / Physical Fitness Assessor.
3. Possess good communication skills in order to motivate and influence others.
4. Have the ability to work flexibly.
5. Be able to work effectively both on your own initiative and as a member of a small but busy team.
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:
6. Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
7. A generous pension scheme for your future
8. Ample annual leave to recharge and refresh
9. Family leave policies that support your loved ones
10. Access to physiotherapy services for your well-being
11. Opportunities for professional development and progression
12. Free gym access and personalised fitness coaching
13. Support for eye care and wellness programs
14. Exclusive Blue Light Membership discounts
15. Affordable healthcare options through Benenden Health
16. Engaging sports and social groups for community building
17. Confidential counselling services and mental health support
18. Access to the Firefighters Charity for additional support
19. A cycle-to-work scheme to promote healthy commuting
How to apply
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career while contributing to the safety of our communities, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to create a safer world and become an integral part of our outstanding team.
Closing date: 23:59hrs Sunday 18 January 2026
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Physical Fitness and Wellbeing Advisor 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.
How to apply:
When applying you will be required to complete an application form and submit a document evidencing how you meet the following criteria.
20. Provide evidence for when you have had to develop, implement, evaluate and maintain a physical fitness policy, including on-going management, advice and guidance on fitness for clients or staff.
21. Describe how to conduct specific aerobic capacity assessments including gas analysis (VO2 max) and other performance related fitness tests.
22. Detail how you would plan for the future provision of suitable fitness equipment across the Service to support the fitness policy, training and assessment and health and safety requirements.
23. How would you monitor rehabilitation and/or remedial fitness programmes for staff returning from prolonged sickness or injury and during periods of restricted duties.
24. When have you have to provide enhanced support for individuals with specific physical health issues including obesity management.
25. When have you had to liaise with OH doctors, physiotherapists, orthopaedic / other specialists, to provide enhanced support for an individual’s fitness and wellbeing.
To help you complete this part of the application form please find attached below the word document “Physical Fitness and Wellbeing Officer Essential Criteria for Completion” 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 ensure that the evidence provided is of no more than 200 words for each criteria.
Evidence submitted in relation to the criteria above will be used to shortlist any applications received.
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.
This role will require a Standard DBS check to be completed.
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:
26. We are proud to help
27. We are honest
28. We are respectful
29. 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.