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Form of workSalary: Starting salary £12,915 per annum rising to £13,577 per annum
Contractual hours: 20
Basis: Part time
Region: North
Package: 20 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days (pro rata) plus public holidays on joining.
Job category/type: Administration
Date posted: 15/01/2024
Job reference: REQ000255
Job description
Hours: 20 (9:30 – 1:30 – Monday – Friday)
Location: Kempston and Ampthill
We are looking for an experience Administrative Assistant to the Station Commander and other operational staff at Kempston and Ampthill Fire Stations. You will be the single point of contact for all Service and station matters.
In this role, you will provide a support function and co-ordination to station personnel. Working closely with stations to ensure that station administration complies with the wider service agenda.
You will be dealing with telephone calls in a sensitive, helpful and professional manner whilst taking full responsibility for the routing of calls and taking concise messages, including identifying emergency calls and transferring these to Fire Control. You will also be required to input and manipulate data in order to amend/create computerised records, databases, letters, memoranda and other clerical work as required.
You will have GCSE grade C in English or equivalent qualification or work experience of an equivalent level. Together with Level 2 typing qualification or equivalent. You should have administrative experience involving the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. The role requires good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work effectively with people using your own initiative.
Why work with us
We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/ life balance. A few of our benefits include:
Hybrid working patterns
Flexi-time scheme including flexible start and finish times, variable lunch breaks and flexi-leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rata if part time or irregular working pattern)
Free access to onsite gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
Next steps
If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.
The selection process will take place on Monday 12 February 2024
We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
