Administrator - Area Office

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue for an Administrator in Chesterfield. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment, delivering excellent customer service while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Additional benefits include flexible working hours, annual leave entitlement, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service

Free, secure on-site car parking

Health & wellbeing services

Employee discount scheme (Boost)

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Occupational Sick Pay

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC)

Qualifications

• Professional and confident team player.
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks.
• Manage workload effectively and contribute to process improvements.
• Possibility of working beyond normal office hours.

Skills

Multitasking

Task prioritisation

Customer service

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Administrator - Area Office, Chesterfield

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Chesterfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

£27,269 £29,572 per annum (pro rata). Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade. Exceptions may apply.

Location East Area Office, Chesterfield Fire Station
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Are you a professional and confident team player with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks. The fast-paced environment requires excellent multitasking skills, strong task prioritisation, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

As a key member of the team, you’ll use your initiative and knowledge of administrative systems to manage your workload effectively and contribute to continuous improvement of our processes and procedures. If you thrive on variety and enjoy rising to new challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

The normal working week is 18.5 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

In return we offer;
Flexible working hours.
Family friendly policies.
Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service(pro-rata).
Free, secure on-site car parking.
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
Employee discount scheme (Boost).
Employee support networks.
Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, a standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant once in post. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 29 June 2025. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 7 July 2025.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Debbie Rutter on 01246 284056 or [emailprotected] .

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.