Personal Assistant to Principal Officer

About Us:

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to play an essential role in supporting the Principal Management team.

You will work in association with the other team members to support the work of the Strategic Leadership Team ensuring effective personal assistance is delivered using diplomacy, discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times. 

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided. 

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. 

This is a temporary position until approximately July 2024 to cover maternity leave

In return we offer;

• Flexible working hours
• Family friendly policies
• Free car parking
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee support networks
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Guidance on the Pension implications of undertaking a temporary role / promotion are attached.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

Interviews will be held week commencing 24 April 2023.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.