USAR Capability Support Officer (Secondment) National Resilience – New Dimensions Two Programme – Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

USAR Capability Support Officer (Secondment)
National Resilience – New Dimensions Two Programme

As the Lead Authority for National Resilience, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is inviting applications from existing Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) specialists for a secondment opportunity within the National Resilience Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Capability Team.

This role will support the delivery of key elements of the USAR New Dimensions Two programme, contributing to the continued development and strengthening of national resilience capability.

The Role

As a USAR Capability Support Officer, you will:

Support the planning and delivery of agreed workstreams within the New Dimensions Two programme

Work collaboratively with national partners and stakeholders

Contribute to the ongoing development of national USAR capability

Key Details

Posts available: 2

Hours: Full-time, 42 hours per week (plus flexible duty allowance)

Contract: Fixed-term secondment until 31 March 2028

Location: Agreed base of work, with a requirement for national travel

Application Process
All applicants must apply via the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service recruitment website by submitting an application form.
CVs or alternative application formats will not be accepted.

Applicants are required to obtain prior approval from their Chief Fire Officer / Employer to be released on secondment before applying.

Key Dates
Closing date: 12 February 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 23 February 2026