• Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service - Bury St Edmunds Fire Station, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3AT - Hybrid
• £27,711 - £32,654 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Fixed Term or Secondment for up to 12 months (maternity leave cover)
  Suffolk County Council is different. We are a modern, flexible, and forward-thinking organisation that is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities. As a District Command Coordinator working in the West District Command team in Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), you will enjoy a dynamic work environment where your ideas are valued, your potential is nurtured, and your work makes a tangible difference. Ready to reimagine what your career could be?
  Your role and responsibilities

As a valued member of the District Management team within Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Response, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and managing a wide and varied range of response command needs.
• Assisting management, administrative, budgetary, and day-to-day needs for the efficient running of the district wholetime and on-call fire stations.
• Providing full business (Fire) support to the District and Deputy District Commanders as required.
• Engaging in tasks such as providing financial reports on the SCC Oracle system, routine administrative duties in reporting on operational availability, and processing contractual change requirements.

You are required to work three days in-person at Bury St Edmunds Fire Station, with two hybrid days from a preferred location.

You will need

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in software platforms such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the ability to onboard to SCC software systems and cloud-based IT systems.
• Transferable skills and experience in administration.
• Efficient time and workload management.
• Flexibility to occasionally support retained fire stations on their training evenings, which may fall outside of core hours.
• A desire to develop, innovate, and offer creative solutions for better service delivery.

Our people are our most valuable asset, and we are all committed to the ‘We Aspire’ values.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The SFRS West District Management team is a small but united team that oversees the leadership and management of firefighters and the fire stations within the West Suffolk area. In this district, we managed 12 fire stations,, including 3 Wholetime stations and 12 retained stations.
Our team is dedicated to achieving our vision of ‘Swift to serve’ so Suffolk is a place where people lead safe and fulfilling lives. We pride ourselves on being a super friendly team with a family feel, making sure everyone feels welcome and supported.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

• Coordinating and managing a wide and varied range of response command needs.
• Assisting management, administrative, budgetary, and day-to-day needs for the efficient running of the district wholetime and on-call fire stations.
• Providing full business (Fire) support to the District and Deputy District Commanders as required.
• Engaging in tasks such as providing financial reports on the SCC Oracle system, routine administrative duties in reporting on operational availability, and processing contractual change requirements