Job Description
We are seeking someone who can bring great communication, organisation and a commitment to public service to this maternity‑cover post.
As part of our Governance & Performance team, you will play a central role in supporting the Service's projects, programmes and governance arrangements. You'll help drive delivery of the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) by co‑ordinating, supporting and reporting on a wide range of initiatives.
Your responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of each programme, but will typically include:
Providing delivery and co‑ordination support
Ensuring effective governance and monitoring
Developing and maintaining monitoring systems to track progress
Preparing clear, accurate reports
Offering project and performance advice to managers across the Service
You will work closely with stakeholders from across Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service, Cornwall Council, partner organisations and our communities to ensure that our work delivers real benefits for the people of Cornwall.
About The Service And Team
The post holder works closely with internal and external stakeholders, to help develop and deliver objectives and improvements for the ultimate benefit of Cornwall, its residents and communities.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is committed to the ethical principles laid out in the Core Code of Ethics:
Putting our communities first – we put the interest of the public, the community and service users first.
Integrity – we act with integrity, including being open, honest and consistent in everything we do.
Dignity and respect – making decisions objectively based on evidence, without discrimination or bias.
Leadership – we are all positive role models, always demonstrating flexibility and resilient leadership. We are all accountable for everything we do and challenge all behaviour that falls short of the highest standards.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) – We continually recognise and promote the value of EDI both within the fire and rescue services and the wider communities in which we serve. We stand against all forms of discrimination, create equal opportunities, promote equality, foster good relations, and celebrate difference.
About The Role
This role is fixed term to cover maternity leave. This role could be undertaken as an internal loan opportunity.
The individual will be expected to play a key part in the team, providing project, programme and governance support to the service. You will co‑ordinate, support and report on a range of projects, programmes and initiatives that will help deliver the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).
The role requires different levels of involvement based on the requirements of each programme; ranging from delivery support, facilitated co‑ordination, and governance and monitoring.
This will include developing and administering monitoring systems to support service plan delivery and preparing reports as necessary. You will also provide project and performance advice to managers.
Working Pattern
37 hours per week. This role is fixed term until 8 January 2027.
What You'll Need To Succeed
Ability to co‑ordinate, support and report on a range of projects, programmes and initiatives.
Capacity to provide project and performance advice to managers.
Ability to develop and administer monitoring systems to support service plan delivery.
Flexibility to support delivery, co‑ordination, governance and monitoring depending on programme requirements.
Ability to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support objectives and improvements for the benefit of Cornwall and its communities.
Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert
What You'll Get In Return
Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.
Our Core Employee Rewards And Benefits Include
a competitive salary.
a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions
a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.
Additional Information
Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.
The full role profile is attached here
We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.
For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact
Application Process
Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as 'Application' on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process .
Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.
Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.