At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support and be the first point of contact for public inquiries.
- Company: Join Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, serving over 800,000 people in a diverse community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, local government pension, good annual leave, and onsite gym facilities.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public safety while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration, strong communication skills, and IT literacy required.
The predicted salary is between 27406 - 29684 £ per year.
Closing Date: 16 August, 23:59
Salary: £27,406 - £29,684 Gross Per Annum
Permanent Contract | Full-Time | 37-Hour Week | Local Government Pension Scheme | Good Annual Leave Entitlement | Employee Benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Onsite Gym Facilities
Are you organised, great at multi-tasking, and a people person? Then join our Public Safety Administration Team!
About Us
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 17 Fire Stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist Support Staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us?
Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This is why we support flexible and hybrid working.
About the Role
The role of our Administrators is varied and the heart of the organisation. The team provides crucial administrative support to our Prevention and Protection teams, as well as being the first point of contact with members of the public and our partner organisations. The role will include:
- Act as an initial point of contact for risk-based referrals, ensuring cases are processed and escalated in line with agreed procedures
- Stock control - i.e. ordering and collating stock for fire stations and community safety team
- Generating reports from the PRMS system and updating stakeholders when required
- General administrative tasks, many of which will be physical, e-mail, or telephone based - the team handles approximately 800 calls per month
- Maintain security by following procedures, monitoring visitor logbooks, issuing visitors badges, and arranging collection from Reception
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Motivated and focused
- A great communicator with a professional telephone manner
- Highly personable, and a team player
- A problem solver who actively looks for ways to improve processes
- Well organised and can prioritise tasks
- Has a keen eye for detail, and is able to accurately process large volumes of data
- Able to resolve issues within the direction set out by policy, procedure, or line management, and escalate emerging issues appropriately
- Able to handle sensitive interactions with members of the public in a professional and empathetic manner
Experience and Qualification Required
- Experience of working in an administrative role, ideally in the public sector
- IT literate, and competent using Microsoft packages
Anything else you need to know
Team members will routinely process sensitive or distressing information and must be able to manage this with professionalism, discretion, and emotional resilience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptations or adjustments we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone. Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.
Abatement and Protected Pension
If you are in receipt of a Firefighter's pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.
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