Education Officer HIWFRS612662

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Job Details:
Salary Range: £22,777 - £24,054 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £20,157 - £21,671 per annum)

Work Location: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Eastleigh

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent (Term-Time only)

Closing Date: 06 November 2023

As a team our aim is to engage and educate Children & Young People (CYP) , placing the prevention of fires and injuries at the heart of our activity.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the CYP team to deliver an Education Programme to all key stages in schools across Hampshire. There is job training and an educational teaching programme to follow.

The role responsibilities would include 4 days a week in schools with 1 day a week supporting the Education Manager with mailbox management, school bookings and school & work experience administration.

The post-holder must have experience of working with children and young people and be able to work on their own initiative in an engaging and imaginative way to promote high-quality delivery.

As an Education Officer , you will be delivering key fire safety messages in schools, and you will be responsible for confirming all your own visits and must be able to demonstrate good planning, organisation, and time management skills. Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively are important.

The role requires a professional approach and the ability to work proactively to pre-empt the needs of the Service.

The post is a term-time only contract (40 weeks of the year) and the post holder must hold a full driving licence.

HIWFRS Benefits Include:
Working within a friendly & supportive team

Training and development opportunities available

Access to internal network groups

Company Pension

Free onsite parking

On-site gym available

Emergency Services retail and leisure discounts

Additional Information:
Education Officer Job Description and Person Specification

HIWFRS Values:
Reaching Further - Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.

Showing Respect - Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.

Supporting Others - Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.

Playing Our Part - Recognising the contribution we all make.

Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Judy Rice, Education Manager via judy.rice@hantsfire.gov.uk or on 07918 888098.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any for achieving equality of opportunity in its employment practices. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to which would have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.