Business Support Officer

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Fire Service Organisation in the UK is seeking a Business Support Officer. The role involves providing strategic support to the Senior Leadership Team and managing various operational tasks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include budget monitoring, report preparation, and liaising with community representatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute positively to community safety and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Can operate with professionalism, integrity, and discretion in a sensitive environment.
• Is able to prioritise decisions and implement solutions in a timely manner.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a range of audiences.
• Has strong IT skills and is proficient in the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Has experience working in a multi-disciplinary team with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to assigned members of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Monitor budgets and support projects.
• Write and prepare management and committee reports.
• Manage diaries and respond to correspondence.
• Organise and deliver events and visits.
• Undertake analysis and research on specific issues.

Skills

Professionalism

Integrity

Discretion

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Job description

Business Support Officer -Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

About the role

Working in Business Support within the fire service means stepping into a role where your skills make a difference every single day. Working as part of a team, you will be providing strategic support to the Senior Leadership Team and Directors, working across a variety of service areas to help deliver excellent service to the community of Berkshire.iciente? It’s a chance to combine purpose with professional growth—bringing your organisational talent, problem-solving mindset, and people‑focused approach to an environment that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation. If you’re looking for a role where your contribution truly matters and your work supports a safer future for everyone, this is the పేరతో impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to assigned members of the Senior Leadership Team
• Monitor budgets and support projects
• Write and prepare management and committee reports
• Manage diaries and respond to correspondence
• Organise and deliver events and visits
• Undertake analysis and research on specific issues
• Prepareтуу draft responses, including complaints and Freedom of Information requests
• Carry out systems‑based work (data entry, interrogation, and assurance)
• Liaise with senior localでき government officers, politicians, community representatives, and private/voluntary sector organisations, demonstrating high political awareness and sensitivity

About You

• Can operate with professionalism, integrity, and discretion in a sensitive environment
• Is able to prioritise decisions and implement solutions in a timely manner
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a range of audiences
• Has strong IT skills and is proficient in the full Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Has experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team with competing priorities
• Is willing to attend meetings at various locations, including evening meetings of the Fire Authority

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours victorum the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached. The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.> If you are interested in applying for this position, click Apply Now. Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification. Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.