At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior leaders with diary management, meeting coordination, and administrative tasks.
- Company: Join Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service's Executive Support Team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and effective communication.
- Why this job: Be a key player in keeping leaders organised and making a real impact.
- Qualifications: GCSE English grade 4 or equivalent and experience in an administrative role.
The predicted salary is between 25989 - 25989 £ per year.
Are you highly organised, proactive and confident supporting senior leaders? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Executive Support Team and play an important part in keeping senior leaders organised, informed and well prepared.
About the role
You will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Executive Office, helping to ensure meetings, visits and diary management are well coordinated and professionally managed. As part of the Executive Support Team, you will play an important role in enabling the smooth running of executive business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide diary, calendar and administrative support to ensure the effective coordination and prioritisation of meetings, appointments and internal and external engagement activity.
- Support SLT meetings and other key forums by preparing agendas, attending meetings where required.
- Organise and coordinate SLT listening visits, including planning schedules, liaising with departments and ensuring all logistical arrangements are in place.
- Support the planning and delivery of VIP visits, including coordinating stakeholders, managing logistics, and ensuring a professional and well organised experience.
- Prepare correspondence on behalf of senior leaders, including letters, invitations and other formal communications.
- Process and coordinate expenses, travel and accommodation arrangements for SLT members, ensuring compliance with Service policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation and filing systems in line with organisational requirements.
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times when handling sensitive information and correspondence.
- Build effective working relationships with internal departments, external partners and stakeholders to support the delivery of SLT priorities.
You will have:
- English GCSE grade 4 or equivalent.
- Experience of working in an administrative role.
- Experience using a range of computer packages including Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Good organisational skills and be able to work on own initiative to meet deadlines.
- Good written and verbal communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
For more details about the key responsibilities and essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Salary: Starting salary £25,989 per annum rising to £27,254 per annum
Contract type: Full Time
Closing date: August 6 2026
Executive Administrative Assistant – Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service employer: National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.
South Wales Fire & Rescue Service is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a culture of compassion, courage, respect, integrity, and excellence. As the Head of Organisational Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing, inclusive workforce while enjoying a supportive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With opportunities to collaborate with key stakeholders and influence organisational change, this role offers a meaningful chance to make a lasting impact within the community and the wider public service context in Wales.
Contact Details:
National Fire Chiefs Council Limited. Recruitment Team
