Job title: Operations Administrator
Grade: C
Salary: £29,064 £30,518 per annum (rising by annual increments to £30,518) More information on salaries and progression can be found on our page.
Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week
Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Dorchester Support Offices, Poundbury 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 once a week for key activities and meetings. There is also a requirement to occasionally travel across Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and South Wiltshire.
Appointment Type:Permanent
Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Andrew Fowler, Operations Facilitator on 01722 691255 /
Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 16 November 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Thursday 4 December 2025. 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 Operations Administrator in our Community Safety department you will:
1. Support the Service Delivery Facilitator in managing all document management systems. To maintain, input and interrogate data systems so that accurate, up to date records are available for the Group Management Team.
2. Assist with the compiling of management reports and statistical information as required to support monthly meetings.
3. Support with the allocation of community event resources
What makes you our ideal Operations Administrator?
4. 4 GCSE passes - Grade A*- C / 9 - 4, including English and Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualification (including L2 functional skills), or higher-level relevant qualification
5. Level 3 qualification in Business Administration, BTEC or equivalent relevant experience in an administrative role
6. Experience of organising meetings and taking minutes / recording action points
For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.