Data Team Assistant

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Exeter; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An experienced Data Team Assistant is needed for the Fire Control team at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service in Exeter. This full-time role involves managing data systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting investigations. The position is on a fixed-term contract until January 2027, offering a competitive salary at the Crew Manager Development Rate.

Responsibilities

• Manage Control mobilising system for the Service.
• Ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulations.
• Assist in developing effective resilience procedures.

Job description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Serviceare looking for an experienced and enthusiasticData Team Assistantto join our Fire Control team. You will join us on afull timebasis working42hours per week, on afixed term contractuntil31 January 2027.

This role is available on Grey Book Control Terms and Conditions and you will receive a competitive salary paid at the Crew Manager Development Rate of£38,039.00(gross) per annum. The role is based in ourControl RoomatService HeadquartersinExeter.

Key responsibilities of the Data Assistant role:

-Assist in managing the Control mobilising system to meet the requirements of the Service.
-To check and carry out the recording of information within Fire Control Service systems relating to premises which present an unusually high risk in the context of operational response.
-Ensure all data held by Fire Control is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulations and to establish processes and procedures to maintain compliance.
-Assist the Fire Control Management team in developing and managing effective resilience procedures for all critical systems.
-When required collate information from a range of sources to support investigations, respond the Freedom of Information requests and assist with the production of statistical information and proactively provide information and advice.
-Provide assistance with the development and delivery of improved appliance availability and mobilising to maximise the effective use of resources.

Closing Date: 2359hrs 22 May 2025.

We anticipate to begin interviews week commencing 2 June 2025.