Employer:East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service 

Reference:N/A 

Salary:£25,320 - £29,727 per annum (Subject to Job Evaluation) 

Hours:37 hours per week, 1 x Permanent & 1 x Fixed Term 6 Months 

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent, Temporary, Contract position 

Location:Eastbourne Headquarters 

Closing date:29/08/2008 23:30 PM 

Opportunities have arisen for two highly skilled individuals to provide a professional
administrative and clerical service to the Principal Officers of East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS). The roles support the Principal Officers in their local, regional & national work and develop the organisation’s strategic intelligence and policy review processes by assisting the Assistant Chief Officer (People & Organisational Development) and the Head of Organisational Development in the management of the improvement agenda for the organisation.

Specific duties will include:

• Ensuring that all corporate policies support the strategic direction of the organisation.
• Working with both the Head of Business Planning and Head of Business & Risk
  Management and other personnel with specific corporate policy responsibilities.
• Undertaking effective communication and networking activities.

Applicants are required to hold a Degree in Business Studies or equivalent, and/or a relevant management qualification or specific qualification(s) in the areas of business management or finance. Candidates will possess working knowledge of IT applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Office. Previous experience of working in a similar role is a prerequisite.

There is a requirement to travel and stay overnight to attend meetings.

Closing Date: 29 August 2008 noon

Assessment Date: 8 September 2008

Interview Date: 18 September 2008

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer, encouraging diversity in the workplace. We aim to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Applicants should note employees of ESFRS are not permitted to smoke during working hours in accordance with Service Policy.