Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are seeking a Service Delivery Support Assistant to join our team at the Training Academy based at Exeter Airport.
The successful candidate will join us on a 12 month fixed term contract to provide cover for the temporary promotion of the substantive post holder, working 37 hours per week and the role offers a competitive starting salary of £26,824 – £28,958 (gross) per annum.
About the role:
As a Service Delivery Support Assistant, you will provide efficient administrative and business support to the Service Delivery teams, helping maintain the resilience and effectiveness of our Protection, Response and Training departments.
Key responsibilities:
– Provide day-to-day administrative support across Service Delivery departments.
– Manage enquiries and direct them to the appropriate teams.
– Support managers with performance data, spreadsheets, databases and reports.
– Organise meetings, including scheduling, locations, papers and technical support.
– Support departmental resources, stock records and purchase orders.
– Carry out financial administration including procurement card reconciliation.
– Assist with inventories and annual returns.
– Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
– Report property defects and assist with operational support tasks.
Additional information:
– The successful candidate must, before starting in role, have the right to work in the UK.
– As the role is based at Exeter Airport, a full driving licence is required to escort staff and visitors across the airfield to the Training Academy site.
Closing Date: 2359hrs 28th April 2026
For further information, or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Hitchman – Service Delivery Support Officer via lhitchman@dsfire.gov.uk
You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document to show how you meet the following essential criteria taken from the Job Description and Person Specification on our Careers page.