Education Advisor; Maternity Cover Fire and Rescue Service

Education Advisor (Maternity Cover) at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

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• Grade: D
• Salary: £31,537 to £33,143 per annum (rising with annual increments to £33,143). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.
• Hours:
  
  Full Time – 37 hours per week
• Location:
  
  Wiltshire – a specific centre of duty can be negotiated. The role will be based in the Salisbury area with flexibility to work from home, DWFRS Stations or Support Offices.
• Flexible working:
  The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible arrangements that work best for the successful candidate.
• Travel:
  You must hold a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the significant travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required; a Service vehicle (manual transmission only) will be available. Daily travel to schools and monthly team meetings within Dorset or Wiltshire is expected.
• Appointment type:
  Temporary – 12 month fixed‑term contract (maternity cover) or until the return of the substantive postholder.

Contact:
For a chat about this post, please contact Vikki Thomas, Prevention Delivery Manager on or email

Closing date for applications:
Sunday 1 February 2026 (midnight). Interviews are intended to take place on Thursday 12 February 2026. Further details regarding interview format and location will be provided before the interview date.

• Deliver safety education programmes within schools and colleges throughout the Wiltshire and Swindon area.
• Coordinate our attendance at schools and colleges and act as a point of contact.
• Keep accurate records of education delivery.
• Work with our firefighters to support them in the delivery of education.

• Experience delivering education within a school environment.
• Ability to adapt to the diverse needs of children and young people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for all aspects of the role.
• Strong communication skills: able to communicate professionally with adults and effectively present to children.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.

• The role may involve some evening and weekend working – these requirements are infrequent and will be discussed in advance.
• A rigorous selection process includes Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre‑employment checks covering identity, right to work, medical, references, employment history, and explanation of any gaps in the last 5 years.
• Working with children and young people is a regulated activity; anyone on the DBS barred list will not be eligible for this role.
• If a permanent position becomes available that is substantially similar to the role, you may be considered for the role in the first instance.
• Information on raising tax awareness and pension considerations when applying can be found by clicking the provided link.

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