Evaluation Quality Assurance Specialist HIWFRS624082

Job Details:

Salary Range: £36,363 - £38,220 per annum

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

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 June 2026

Interview Date: w/c 22 June 2026

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated and analytical professional to join our Performance & Evaluation team as a Community Safety Evaluation & Quality Assurance Specialist.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening how we assess, improve and evidence the impact of our Community Safety activity. You will lead on the development of quality assurance and evaluation frameworks, ensuring our work is consistently high-quality, evidence-based and outcome-focused.

The successful candidate will bring experience of designing and implementing evaluation and quality assurance approaches, alongside the ability to lead projects from concept through to delivery. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and communicate complex information clearly are essential.

You will be a confident communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, building strong working relationships to support continuous improvement. Working both independently and collaboratively, you will use initiative, creativity and a proactive approach to drive high standards and promote best practice across the Service.

If you are passionate about using insight and evidence to make a real difference, and enjoy working in a varied and impactful role, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

Evaluation & Insight

• Develop and deliver evaluation processes to assess the impact of community safety activities


• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, learning and improvement opportunities


• Produce clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations to inform decision-making

Quality Assurance

• Design and implement quality assurance frameworks across Community Safety teams


• Carry out audits of prevention and protection activity (e.g. Safe & Well visits, fire safety work)


• Monitor compliance with frameworks and ensure consistent, high standards of delivery

Framework & Process Development

• Create tools, guidance and procedures to support evaluation and QA activity


• Ensure alignment with national guidance, including NFCC standards and the HM Treasury Magenta Book


• Continuously review and improve frameworks based on learning and emerging best practice

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to:

• Make a real impact on community safety outcomes


• Influence strategic decision-making across the Service


• Work at the forefront of evaluation and assurance in the fire sector


• Collaborate nationally and help shape best practice across Fire & Rescue Services

HIWFRS Benefits Include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)


• Work within a friendly and supportive team


• Free onsite parking


• Free access to on-site gym


• Emergency Services retail and leisure discounts, including Blue Light Card

Additional Information:

Evaluation Quality Assurance Specialist 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.


• Everyone Playing Their Part - Recognising the contribution we all make.

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Michael Hodges, Service Learning and Evaluation Manager on [email protected]