Executive Assistant to the Chief Fire Officer – South Wales Fire & Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in Cardiff is looking for a proactive Executive Assistant to the Chief Fire Officer. In this key position, you will deliver exceptional administrative support, manage a team of Personal Assistants, and ensure the smooth operation of the CFO's day. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar high-level support role, with the ability to handle confidential information and juggle multiple priorities effectively. This role is pivotal for enhancing team coordination and leadership functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing high-level executive support to senior leaders.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional administrative support to the CFO and CoS.
• Line manage the Secretariat team and coordinate activities across the leadership team.
• Ensure smooth and efficient operation of the CFO's daily activities.

Skills

Confidentiality

Administrative support

Communication skills

Job description

Executive Assistant to the Chief Fire Officer – South Wales Fire & Rescue Service

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.