District Administrator Calderdale in Halifax

Are you an experienced Administrator with exceptional organisational skills who is looking for the next challenge? We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program and car salary sacrifice scheme.

Job Purpose: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the District Management Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• The role provides comprehensive administrative and coordination support to the District Management Team, acting as the central point of contact for correspondence, data management, diary coordination, reporting, meetings, and operational activities to ensure effective station-based service delivery.
• It also supports performance monitoring, project documentation, budget oversight, prevention and operational initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and business continuity, ensuring accurate records and smooth district operations at all times.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven administrative experience in an office environment, with strong IT skills across Word, Excel and PowerPoint, the ability to interrogate databases, capture and analyse data accurately, monitor budgets, and work effectively with geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills, ability to work independently to tight deadlines with tact and discretion.
• Commitment to data quality, equality, diversity and health and safety, alongside appropriate level 2 qualifications in literacy, numeracy and IT (or equivalent experience).

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection. The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Joining a first‑rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives. We are a caring organisation; we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning, and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

For further details and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 1st March 2026. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under‑represented at WYFRS, including women, racially and ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a Real Living Wage employer. West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.