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.
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What we are looking for in the successful candidate:
The successful candidate will:
- Have a degree in (Bsc Hons) Physical Education / Sports & Exercise Science.
- Have practical working experience as a Fitness Instructor / Physical Fitness Assessor.
- Possess good communication skills in order to motivate and influence others.
- Have the ability to work flexibly.
- Be able to work effectively both on your own initiative and as a member of a small but busy team.
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
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Health and Fitness Manager Neil Hargreaves, via email at nhargreaves@dsfire.gov.uk. You can also contact the Fitness Advisor team via: FitnessAdvisors@dsfire.gov.uk
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.
To Apply, please go to the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue website and apply directly on their site.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £42,839.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
