Personal Assistant (Maternity Cover) – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are looking to recruit a key individual to support the work of the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT), specifically a personal assistant to the Treasurer and our Area Managers. If successful, you will play a key role in supporting the work of the strategic team and will need an excellent working relationship with all of its members.
Our small but perfectly formed PA team work closely together. The successful candidate will be expected to support and deputise for each other when required, working flexibly to achieve outcomes and will be someone who has the ability to build relationships both internally and external to our organisation. You will be expected to be able to communicate with people in a clear but respectful manner.
As admin support to our five Area Managers (including the Treasurer), you will need to be able to work both under direction, and using your own initiative in managing your own workload. The successful individual would be expected to maintain confidentiality and have an understanding of the principles of the general data protection regulations (GDPR).
The successful applicant will need to be experienced in using the Microsoft Office Suite and be comfortable in minuting and note taking at meetings as well as diary and event management.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual, who understands and upholds the values of our organisation. The successful candidate will be working in an environment where there is an expectation that all members of the staff are positive, professional and honest.
The Service is committed to inclusion at all levels and you will need to understand and actively support these values.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:
• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)
Interview and test date: W/C 1st September 2025
If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework. The highest level relevant to the role is detailed in the person specification, and you may be required to demonstrate competence at any level up to and including that. The interview will include both behavioural and role-specific questions to assess your suitability for the position. You will also be asked a question exploring your understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.
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