National Resilience USAR Capability Office – Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

Salary: Station Manager B plus flexible duty allowance

Hours: Full-time, 42 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term secondment until 31st March 2028

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

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

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: midnight Sunday 12^th April 2026

**Please note should we receive a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early**

Interviews: Wednesday 22^nd April 2026