ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (CENTRAL STAFFING) – South Wales Fire & Rescue Service

The above permanent vacancy has arisen within the Central Staffing Department of the Operations Directorate, at Fire Service Headquarters, Llantrisant.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing ALL aspects of the Tactical Manager Rotas. The role will include co-ordination of all training activities for Tactical Manager and day duty Managers. The post holder will be required to provide cover for other Administrative Officers in their absence ensuring effective support for the Central Staffing function.

Applicants must have proven experience of working in an administrative role, including evidenced experience of using Microsoft Office applications. They must be able to communicate at all levels and be able to work to deadlines on their own initiative. A flexible approach as well as excellent organisational skills, and attention to detail are essential for this post.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Drug and Alcohol test before an appointment is made.

Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website: https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/ If a paper version is required, please email: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk Please be aware the e-recruitment system will notify all applicants of results via email address provided at application; please ensure you check all mail folders regularly.

All internal applicants applying should apply via their CORE portal, selecting ”Current Vacancies” from the left- hand tab.

Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience and qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification. The closing date for applications is Friday 27th September 2024 at 12 noon. The Selection date for this vacancy is to be confirmed.

All documentation is available in both Welsh and English, and we welcome communication in either language. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably. Candidates successful at the Shortlisting stage will be given the opportunity to confirm their language preference for interviews and assessments (including paperwork, verbal introductions, and interview questions). Arrangements will be confirmed following invitation to interview and may include Translation and/or Simultaneous Translation.

South Wales Fire & Rescue Service believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.