Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to join the Executive Support Team at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday (flexi time)
Salary: £36,363.00 - £39,152.00 (Grade 7)
Location: South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Command Headquarters, Central Sheffield S1 / Agile Working
The team supports the Executive Team and Heads of Function leading the Service. You will be working in an ever-changing environment providing a confidential personal assistant service to the Chief Fire Officer, Directors and Heads of Function. Based at Command Headquarters in Sheffield, your role will be to provide a comprehensive executive support service to the Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive and the Senior Leadership Team.
Responsibilities
* Proactively manage diaries, accommodate regular complex changes in the schedule, prioritising commitments and workload.
* Proactively plan and attend meetings, producing accurate records, tracking actions and recording decisions.
* Build relationships with external bodies including other emergency services, the Local Resilience Forum, the National Fire Chiefs Council, Government officials, and other high-profile dignitaries, by a variety of communication methods.
* Maintain confidentiality and diplomacy in all aspects of the role. Demonstrate honesty, integrity and respect in line with organisational values.
Benefits and working arrangements
* On top of the salary advertised, access a range of other benefits including an excellent pension scheme, free gym access and an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
* Flexible working hours and the option of agile working.
* Contribute to making South Yorkshire safer and stronger as part of a leading UK fire and rescue service.
Additional information
* Closing date for applications: 17:00 hours on Wednesday 29 October 2025
* Interviews: Tuesday 18 November 2025
* How to apply: Click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
* New starters will commence at the bottom of the salary grade with increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis.
* Annual leave: 28 days (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. After 5 years service, leave increases to 32 days, with incremental increases up to 37 days. Generous flexi-time attendance scheme.
* Other benefits include a cycle to work scheme, free on-site gym, enhanced maternity/paternity schemes and the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Diversity, inclusion and recruitment checks
* We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications from underrepresented groups are welcomed and encouraged.
* Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will receive equal consideration.
* Appointment is subject to pre-employment screening including asylum and immigration checks, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a standard DBS check. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles involving regulated activity.
* Recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.
* No agencies please.
#J-18808-Ljbffr