Job title: Executive Support Administrator Maternity Cover
Grade: D
Salary: Part time salary based on 30 hours per week: £25,570 - £26,872 per annum (rising by annual increments to £26,872)
Full time equivalent salary: £31,537 - £33,143 per annum (rising by annual increments to £33,143)
More information on salaries and progression can be found on our page.
Hours: Part Time - 30 hours per week working pattern to be agreed with the successful postholder but to include a minimum of 3 days per week
Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Service Headquarters, Salisbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately 3 days a week for key activities and meetings
Appointment Type:Temporary 12 month fixed term contract (or until return of substantive postholder)
Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Samantha Stephens, Senior Personal Assistant to Chief Executives Office on 01722 691080 /
Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 18 January 2026 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Thursday 29 January 2026. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldnt do it.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.
As an Executive Support Administrator in our Corporate Support department you will:
1. Provide switchboard services received by phone and email from Service users and members of the public, directing them to the appropriate teams and individuals. Taking messages on behalf of other staff, dealing with routine queries and giving appropriate guidance when required.
2. Provide ownership of the travel and accommodation bookings process for the Service.
3. Coordinate certificates and presentations for employees leaving the organisation.