CFO Executive Assistant and Team Leader - KempstonSalary: *GBP*35,412 per annum - *GBP*38,220 per annumBasis: Full timePackage: 37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days (plus public holidays) on joining.Contractual Hours: 37Region: CentralJob Category: Administration Job Description:The Service is looking for a driven, dedicated and professional Executive Assistant to support the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and manage a small executive support team.About the role In this role, you will support the CFO and senior leadership team in ensuring the Service operates as a high‑performing, effective and efficient organisation. This includes making sure they are where they need to be, are fully prepared for meetings, and managing key stakeholders both inside and outside the organisation.You will work directly with the CFO, where a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity will be required. You will be responsible for carrying out duties delegated by them and for proactively dealing with matters on behalf of the CFO, without the need for escalation wherever possible and commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.This rewarding role will play a key part in organising, managing and supporting a range of corporate events, working closely with a variety of stakeholders to ensure delivery is of a high quality and completed in a timely manner.About you You will use your initiative and professional judgement to proactively plan and arrange activities.You will be well-versed in using a range of Microsoft Office 365 applications and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance the way we manage meetings, minutes and diaries, ensuring an efficient and streamlined service.You will bring experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant, with a significant secretarial and administrative background that includes diary management, travel coordination, minute‑taking and tracking actions through to completion. You will also have experience managing or supporting a team, contributing to setting targets, monitoring progress and ensuring work is delivered effectively.You will have a proven ability to research and analyse complex information to produce clear and accurate reports and documentation. Strong written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to produce high‑quality minutes, correspondence and papers for a range of audiences, supported by a commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.For full details about the key responsibilities and essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.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.Closing date: Monday 19 January 2026The selection process will take place on Tuesday 3 February 2026The post holder will be required to travel to support meetings and events.This is a public-facing role and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role and security clearance. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safer recruitment, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage applications from those who have served, are serving, or are part of a military family. Your skills and experience are valued here.