EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF FIRE OFFICER

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization is seeking a skilled Executive Assistant to provide top-tier administrative support to the Chief Fire Officer and Chief of Staff. The role involves managing confidential information, coordinating activities across the team, and leading the Secretariat team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in a similar high-level position and demonstrate professionalism and diplomacy. This is an opportunity to play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of providing high-level executive support.
• Experience managing confidential information.
• Ability to juggle priorities and coordinate activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional administrative support to the Chief Fire Officer.
• Line manage and lead the Secretariat team, supporting the Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the CFO's daily activities.

Job description

South Wales Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a talented and proactive Executive Assistant to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will provide exceptional administrative and secretarial support to the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and their Chief of Staff (CoS), ensuring their days run smoothly and efficiently.

Within this role, confidentiality, handling of sensitive information and the ability to juggle priorities, ensuring our CFO is fully supported, will be second nature to you. With a proven track record of providing high-level executive and administrative support to a Chief Executive or Board Director level, you will bring professionalism, diplomacy and the ability to get the job done by coordinating activities across the team.

The post holder will line manage and lead the Secretariat team, who are the Personal Assistants to the wider Senior Leadership Team.