Flexible Part-Time Training Administration Coordinator

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Witham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Supportive team

Contribute to training

Job summary

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an Operational training support adviser at Witham Fire Station. The role supports planning and delivery of training across the Service, coordinating courses, managing bookings and ensuring smooth operations in a busy environment.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, to prioritise tasks and maintain systems. The role includes responsibilities in administration, event planning and financial processes within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• A confident communicator with good problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage workload effectively.
• Experienced in administration, ideally in training or events environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and administer training courses and events.
• Maintain training systems, including the Training Planner.
• Schedule events and liaise with Operational Training Officers and trainers.
• Complete administrative tasks to ensure events are delivered smoothly.
• Raise purchase orders for training courses and related costs.
• Liaise with catering providers to arrange refreshments for training sessions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an Operational training support adviser at Witham Fire Station. The role supports planning and delivery of training across the Service, coordinating courses, managing bookings and ensuring smooth operations in a busy environment.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, to prioritise tasks and maintain systems. The role includes responsibilities in administration, event planning and financial processes within a supportive environment.