Are you passionate about reducing inequalities and empowering individuals to achieve their potential. If so, then this is the job for you!
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading multi-agency partnership committed to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and major incidents.
This role will lead and coordinate a West Yorkshire approach to support our communities to become more resilient to local emergencies.
For further information regarding person specification and job description, please see the attached Role Profile & Work Plan.
About West Yorkshire Resilience Forum (West Yorkshire Prepared):
West Yorkshire Prepared is the Local Resilience Forum for West Yorkshire.
Made up of the region’s emergency responders, Local Authorities, health services and other supporting agencies, the organisations in West Yorkshire Prepared work collaboratively to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and major incidents.
As a multi-agency partnership, LRF ensure there is co-ordination, co-operation and efficiency across the region, working together for the benefit of the communities we serve.
For further information on LRF please visit https://www.westyorkshireprepared.org.uk/.
We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Leah Bell, West Yorkshire Resilience Forum Manager on 01924 293125, ext. 39125 or email leah.bell@westyorkshire.police.uk.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service employees may apply for this role as a secondment, however permission must be sought from your line manager beforehand.
To apply for this role. please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 21st September 2025 with interviews expecting to take place Friday 17th October 2025.
We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you'll work both in the office and/or station, and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.
The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.
Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.
WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.