Strategy Support Assistant

Strategy Support Assistant

Salary: £36,723 per annum

Grade: FRS C

Salary range: £36,723 – £44,085 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 17 August 2026

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the LFB for a Strategy Support Officer in the Property Department. The role will be responsible for supporting and planning the strategic function of the department. Offering support to the department on performance and financial reporting, the communication strategy and on cross team projects.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Anyone who has contact with children, young people or adults at risk will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Selection Criteria

1. Experience of using a range of IT applications with particular emphasis on effective utilisation of Microsoft 365 applications.
2. Experience of organising, planning and prioritising work ensuring that deadlines are met and working flexibly as part of a team.
3. Good organisational skills with a methodical approach to undertake a range of duties together with an ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and to ensure deadlines are met.
4. The ability to acquire knowledge quickly and comprehensively, particularly procedures, legislation and policy

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loan
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.