Personal Assistant Executive Support - Collaboration
| Posting date: | 10 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,366 to £36,124 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 April 2025 |
| Location: | Essex, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Personal Assistant Executive Support - Collaboration |
Summary
Contract: Fixed Term (Secondment)
Working Hours: 37
Salary: £33,366.00 to £36,124.00
Location: Service HQ at Kelvedon Park*
Closing Date: Sunday 27th April 2025
This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is extended (or made permanent), the extension or permanent position may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our multi-agency collaboration team. This vital role will focus on supporting innovative activities across emergency services, with a strong emphasis on the collaboration between Police and Fire. You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, enabling effective coordination and delivery of initiatives that make a real difference to public safety and community well-being.
What You Will Be Working On
• Provide support for multi-agency initiatives involving policing and emergency services.
• Assist in planning, monitoring, and coordinating activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact between multiple stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Prepare and manage documentation, including reports, plans, and assist in managing risks.
• Organise and attend meetings, producing accurate minutes and tracking action points.
• Support the development of innovative solutions to address cross-agency challenges.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legal frameworks, including data protection and safeguarding.
What Are We Looking For?
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, with experience in multi-agency environments desirable.
• Competent in inter-organisational relationship skills
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge or experience in policing or emergency services is highly desirable.
• Competency in project management tools and processes, including MS365 tools (Planner, Lists etc)
• An adaptable and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Eligibility
• Level 2 qualification in Maths & English (GCSE grade C-A, or 4-9, or Functional Skills) Emergency Response Driver
• Advanced knowledge of using MS Office including MS365 tools
• Previous multi agency experience (Police, Fire, Ambulance, Local Authority) is essential
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria) - w/c 28th April 2025
Stage 2 w/c 12th May 2025
Role specific panel interview with reference to the Policing & Crime Priorities and the Fire & Rescue Priorities: Essex PFCC - Home
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk)
Our Culture and Benefits
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits
Safeguarding
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.
This role will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. There may also be a need to be Police vetted/
Disability Confident
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
Working Hours: 37
Salary: £33,366.00 to £36,124.00
Location: Service HQ at Kelvedon Park*
Closing Date: Sunday 27th April 2025
This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is extended (or made permanent), the extension or permanent position may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our multi-agency collaboration team. This vital role will focus on supporting innovative activities across emergency services, with a strong emphasis on the collaboration between Police and Fire. You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, enabling effective coordination and delivery of initiatives that make a real difference to public safety and community well-being.
What You Will Be Working On
• Provide support for multi-agency initiatives involving policing and emergency services.
• Assist in planning, monitoring, and coordinating activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact between multiple stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Prepare and manage documentation, including reports, plans, and assist in managing risks.
• Organise and attend meetings, producing accurate minutes and tracking action points.
• Support the development of innovative solutions to address cross-agency challenges.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legal frameworks, including data protection and safeguarding.
What Are We Looking For?
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, with experience in multi-agency environments desirable.
• Competent in inter-organisational relationship skills
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge or experience in policing or emergency services is highly desirable.
• Competency in project management tools and processes, including MS365 tools (Planner, Lists etc)
• An adaptable and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Eligibility
• Level 2 qualification in Maths & English (GCSE grade C-A, or 4-9, or Functional Skills) Emergency Response Driver
• Advanced knowledge of using MS Office including MS365 tools
• Previous multi agency experience (Police, Fire, Ambulance, Local Authority) is essential
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria) - w/c 28th April 2025
Stage 2 w/c 12th May 2025
Role specific panel interview with reference to the Policing & Crime Priorities and the Fire & Rescue Priorities: Essex PFCC - Home
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk)
Our Culture and Benefits
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits
Safeguarding
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.
This role will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. There may also be a need to be Police vetted/
Disability Confident
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.