BUSINESS FIRE SAFETY SUPPORT OFFICER

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job description

Please apply by: 25/04/2025

The above opportunity has arisen within our Fire Safety Department based at Fire Service Headquarters.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to the Fire Safety Managers and the Fire Safety Auditing Teams in carrying out Fire Safety enforcement and other risk reduction initiatives. Knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation and a practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages (365, Word, Excel) is an essential requirement of the role.

The vacancy involves 37 hours per week. A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation.

Applications are invited from existing South Wales Fire & Rescue Service employees with suitable experience and qualifications to meet the attached person specification.

Responsibilities:

1. To assist the Business Fire Support Team Manager to implement fire safety strategy and administrative policy.

ESSENTIAL

• Knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation and associated work.
• Experience of Microsoft Office Packages e.g Outlook, Word, Excel, Office 365.
• Experience of working in an administrative role.
• Ability to embrace and value diversity and demonstrate a fair and ethical approach in all situations.
• Proactive in supporting change and the ability to meet changing requirements.
• Ability to lead, involve and motivate others both within the Fire & Rescue Service and in the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to understand and apply relevant information to make appropriate decisions and create practical solutions.
• Ability to lead others to achieve excellence by the establishment, maintenance and management of performance requirements.

DESIRABLE

• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.

N.B This role involves frequent travel between sites throughout the South Wales area. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently.

• Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Grade: 7
• Salary: £29,093.00 – £30,060.00
• Hours of Work: 37
• Directorate: Risk Reduction
• Job Ref: NU005
• Location: Llantrisant