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Water Supplies Administrative Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 25 July 2024
Salary: £23,893 to £24,702 per year, pro rata
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 24 August 2024
Location: DT1 3SU
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
Company: Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: DWFRS - CORP00668

Summary

Job Title: Water Supplies Administrative Assistant

Grade: B

Salary: £23,893 rising by annual increments to £24,702 (pay award pending) - full time equivalent

£18,081 rising by annual increments to £18,693 - part time equivalent based on 28 hours per week

More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: 28 hours per week, Monday – Friday

We would welcome a conversation with applicants to discuss how the hours could be worked over the week to agree a pattern to meet Service requirements.

Location: The role will be based at Poundbury Support Offices in Dorchester with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend Poundbury Support Offices approximately 1-2 days a week for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Thomas Bath, Water and Foam Officer on 07734 483887 or email thomas.bath@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 25th August 2024 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Thursday 5th September 2024 at the Poundbury Support Offices. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / time will be provided before the interview date.

As a Water Supplies Administrative Assistant in our Assets Department you will:

Assist the team in the scheduling Hydrant Inspections and share relevant schedules with our team of Fire Hydrant Technicians.
Forward hydrant defects and schemes to the water companies in a timely manner.
Act as a main point of contact for internal and external enquiries.
What makes you our ideal Water Supplies Administrative Assistant:

You will have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
You will be a team player who enjoys working with others.
You will have previous experience of carrying out administrative tasks and be a competent user of MS Office programmes.
For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.

Other Information:

You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
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