Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom London Fire Brigade Full time

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.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Fire Safety Regulation Admin Support Team as administrative assistants which will be helping us to make a real difference to the communities of London. The role will require you to support the workstreams within the Fire Safety Admin Team (Enforcement, Audit & Consultations, Helpdesk and Petroleum/ Transport / Automatic Fire Alarms) and The Building safety National Co-ordination Hub. The role requires organisational skills, flexibility and confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to gain knowledge of our additional IT systems.

You will be part of a team supporting the delivery of the Brigade’s Fire Safety Regulation objectives and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be required to demonstrate the ability to organise, plan and prioritise your own work and to meet deadlines and targets with mínimal supervision.

**Assessment Overview**:
Stage 1

1. Experience of writing correspondence, minutes and short reports in plain English, using correct grammar, spelling and appropriate vocabulary.

2. Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work; meeting deadlines and targets while working flexibly within a team.

3. Experience of using standard computerised office systems and specialised computer databases together with an understanding of their role in an office environment.

4. The ability to communicate with people in a professional and helpful manner in order to exchange information and to offer advice and assistance.

Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 13 January 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

**Additional Information**:
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
- 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
- Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
- Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
- Flexible working including work from home 60%
- Free access to the Brigade gym
- Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
- Free counselling
- Season ticket loans
- 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

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