Water & Access Administration Support Officer – West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a highly organised Water & Access Administration Support Officer to provide efficient day-to-day administrative support for planning consultations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented administrator with strong communication skills who enjoys working with a range of stakeholders and contributing to the safety and resilience of local communities!

Salary: £27,254 to £28,598 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until March 2027. Final start and end dates will be agreed with the successful candidate.
Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Protection Office, Bognor Regis Fire Station, West Meads Drive, Bognor Regis, PO21 5TB
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 07 September 2026

Attendance at your base location will also be necessary, and there will be opportunities for remote work. Final arrangements will be confirmed with the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will coordinate, review, and respond to consultation requests relating to water provision for firefighting and fire service access requirements for roadways, helping to ensure new developments meet essential fire safety standards.

No two days are the same in our Water & Access Team. This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders while supporting critical services that help keep our communities safe.

Key responsibilities include:
Delivering a flexible information and reporting service, including the collection, collation, analysis, and presentation of Fire & Rescue Service access related data.
Providing clear and specialist advice and guidance to water authorities, developers, and other relevant organisations and individuals.
Analysing and interpreting plans, assessing proposed infrastructure, and drawing informed conclusions on its suitability.
Working closely with managers to identify, develop, document, and implement service improvements.
Ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality, security, integrity, and effective management of information and records.

If you’re a highly organised administrator with excellent analytical and communication skills, and you’re looking for a role where your work directly contributes to public safety, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape safer communities across West Sussex.