National Resilience, USAR Capability Officer – Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

As the Lead Authority for National Resilience, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service are seeking applications from existing FRS specialists who wish to undertake a secondment to the National Resilience USAR capability team as a USAR Capability support officer.

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of some of the initial elements of the USAR New Dimensions Two program of work.

All applicants must apply by submitting an application form via Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment site. Please note, we cannot consider CVs or any other form of application.

1 x post full-time 42 hours per week (plus flexible duty allowance).

Location: An agreed base of work. Requirement for national travel.

Contract: Full time, fixed term secondment until 31 March 2026.

You must seek prior approval from your Chief Fire Officer / Employer to be released on secondment.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th June 2025.

Interviews: Friday 20th June 2025 or Thursday the 26th June 2025.