Make a Difference in Nottinghamshire. Join NFRS as a Community Engagement Worker and Help Build Safer, Stronger Communities!

Community Engagement Worker
Based at Ashfield Fire Station with travel across Nottinghamshire

Part time, 30 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract 12 months
Grade 3: £26,409 - £28,163 (pro rata)

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Are you a committed youth or community worker, or volunteer with a passion to make a difference in communities? Do you have the skills, experience, and good understanding/knowledge of the cultural/religious barriers to reach underrepresented communities in accessing services and jobs at NFRS?

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) wants to make sure our services and roles are accessible and understood by all, so we are seeking a Community Engagement Worker to work alongside Firefighters and Community Engagement Officers already in the Community Safety Team. This varied and public-focused role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to make a significant impact in our communities by partnering with community organisations to deliver support to both vulnerable and underrepresented groups. The role will facilitate ‘Have a Go Days’ to support recruitment, and they will deliver events and careers fairs. Successful candidates will undertake comprehensive training and be able to lead sessions on fire, water, and road safety. Apply now to make the first step towards making Nottinghamshire safer!

The successful candidate will need to be available to work on Tuesdays; however, there will be flexibility with other working days.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively engage with community and youth groups; building trust and confidence in NFRS, through regular attendance, relationship building and development of joint initiatives
Deliver education packages around key community safety risks in community groups, colleges and universities
Attend and set up vehicles and stalls at community events to engage community members on themes such as fire, water and road safety as well as careers at NFRS
Develop partnerships with key community groups – supporting them to deliver services which make communities safer
Work closely with Response to mitigate known risks in specific locations or buildings through support to local engagement events and following serious incidents
To work closely with Protection colleagues to improve fire safety and knowledge in the management of buildings, charities and businesses
Work collaboratively with partners across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to improve community safety

Why NFRS?

Flexibility – We are family-friendly and are open to considering different working patterns that help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part-time working
Annual Leave - 23 days of annual leave with an extra three concessionary days, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day
Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme
Health and Wellbeing - As a Service, we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees, which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym
Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service, you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card, which enables discounts on shopping and eating out
Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities, which will help you advance your career

Experience/Qualification

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to talk to members of the public
Experience working and communicating with the public and partner organisations
Have the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Experience in delivering presentations or education packages
Have a good understanding of the barriers facing some communities in accessing services and jobs at NFRS
Experience in setting up and running stalls at events or community projects
Know the key issues that face vulnerable communities and possess a working understanding of safeguarding
Have a full UK driving license and be willing to travel around Nottinghamshire
Ability to work outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends, to be able to support community and youth group sessions

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today, and you will be directed to the company website to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing Date: Sunday 10th August 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 20th August 2025

Further Information

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people, and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced (with barred list) Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Other suitable skills and experience include Community Development Worker, Youth Engagement Officer, Outreach Coordinator, Equality and Diversity Advisor, Public Health Educator, Safeguarding Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, Social Inclusion Worker, Education and Prevention Officer, Partnership