Fire Station Administrator (6 Months Temporary FTC) – Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

SERVICE DELIVERY ASSISTANT –

FIRE STATION ADMINISTRATOR
(6 Months Temporary FTC)

£23,500 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Station Administrator.

Reporting directly to the Station Manager, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive administrative service to support the work of the District Management Team, community fire stations and their personnel; providing excellent customer service and maximising the use of community facilities.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As the Station Administrator (SA) you will need:

§ Experience of completing general administrative/clerical tasks.
§ Experience of taking and preparing minutes at meetings.
§ Diary management / Reception duties.
§ Experience of management information systems.
§ Demonstrable IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
§ Ability to effectively prioritise own workload whilst working to conflicting deadlines.
§ Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

• Completing general administrative/clerical tasks.
• Taking and preparing minutes at meetings
• Diary management
• Reception duties
The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages, all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline*
Advert closes – 06 August 2024 at 12:00 noon
Notification of shortlist – W/C 12 August 2024
Interview – W/C 19th August 2024

*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role, please contact SM Wilson on Scott.wilson@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an enhanced DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.