District Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

Job Role Title: District Administrative Assistant

Salary: Enter: Grade C £23,893 – £24,702 Pro Rata, Per Annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part Time

Number of hours per week: 18.5 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date: 23:59 9th July

Job Advert Text

Join a Service that Makes a Difference – Become a District Administrative Assistant at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.

The successful candidate will provide general administrative support to the Station Manager and the Western District team.

You will be based at Western Fire and Rescue Station, you must be willing on occasion to travel to Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service sites within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for training, courses or other administrative duties.

The successful applicant will be required to work 18.5 hours (part-time) per week; specific hours will be discussed at the interview. There may be some occasions for you to be flexible in attending station meetings.

Benefits you will receive:

•    Competitive salary

•    Flexible working

•    Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

•    Full support for ongoing professional development

•    On-site gym facilities

•    Free onsite parking

•    Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card

•    Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support

•    Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

•    Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion

• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme

• British Sign Language Charter

• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge.  Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role

Closing date: 23:59 9th July 2025

Interview and test date: w/c 21st July 2025

If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework. The highest level relevant to the role is detailed in the person specification, and you may be required to demonstrate competence at any level up to and including that. The interview will include both behavioural and role-specific questions to assess your suitability for the position. You will also be asked a question exploring your understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

Job Objectives

As a District Administrative Assistant, you will bring experience from a clerical or administrative environment, confidently carrying out a range of general office duties. These include (but not limited to):

·         Responding to telephone and email enquiries

·         Digital scanning

·         Photocopying

·         Maintaining records

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential, as is your ability to follow and maintain administrative procedures. You will be organised, capable of setting priorities, and managing your workload effectively to meet agreed deadlines.

Skills

· You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and external contacts.

·You will demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Confidence in using Microsoft Office and internal systems is essential, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving and improving processes.

· A strong sense of teamwork and professionalism is key, as is an understanding of how administrative support enables the wider fire and rescue service to operate efficiently.