EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF FIRE OFFICER

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Executive Assistant to provide top-tier support to the Chief Fire Officer. This pivotal role involves managing confidential information, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in an executive setting, offering professionalism and diplomacy, and will lead the Secretariat team that supports the Senior Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of providing high‑level executive and administrative support.
• Strong ability to manage sensitive information and juggle priorities.
• Professionalism and diplomacy in coordinating activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Chief Fire Officer and Chief of Staff.
• Handle confidential information with care and discretion.
• Lead the Secretariat team and manage Personal Assistants.

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, you will handle confidentiality, manage sensitive information, and juggle priorities, ensuring our CFO is fully supported. 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.