Executive Assistant (East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service) at East Sussex County Council

Lewes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

39191.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organised, Proactive, People-focused, Professionalism, Responsibility, Integrity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Resilience, Trustworthiness, Discretion, Coordination, Workload Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £35,413 to £39,191 per annum Contract type: Permanent. Working pattern: Full time. Closing date: Thursday 9 April, 2026. Interview date: Friday 24 April, 2026. How to apply: To access the job description/person specification and to apply: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs [https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs] Please upload a covering letter with your CV and as part of your application, in no more than 500 words please describe how you meet the criteria on the person specification. Who to contact if you have a query: Any queries on the application process please contact recruitment@esfrs.org [recruitment@esfrs.org] We are seeking an organised, proactive and people-focused Executive Assistant (EA) to provide high-quality administrative support to our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). You will directly support the Deputy Chief Fire Officer and the Assistant Director of People Services, working closely with the wider EA team to ensure seamless, consistent support. This is a key role enabling our leaders to focus on delivering the Service’s strategic priorities and on what matters most – delivering the best possible service to the public. You will play an important part in representing the SLT, so we are looking for someone who works with professionalism and a genuine sense of responsibility, integrity and a commitment to our Purpose and Values is essential. This role offers some flexibility in where you work, including our Shared Headquarters in Lewes, homeworking and from other ESFRS locations as required to support the needs of SLT. Key Responsibilities: * Provide professional, reliable support to SLT members. * Coordinate and manage workloads effectively within the EA framework, enabling senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities. * Support Strategic Boards through effective collation and coordination of information, monitoring corporate assurance and performance. * Contribute to improved systems, processes and ways of working. * Build strong working relationships across the organisation. You will be someone who: * Thinks critically and solves problems. * Works proactively and takes initiative. * Is confident managing priorities and making decisions. * Can effectively balance competing demands. * Stays calm, resilient and professional under pressure. * Demonstrates discretion, integrity and trustworthiness. * Is committed to delivering an excellent service to colleagues and the wider community. * Enjoys being part of a supportive, collaborative team. If you want to make a meaningful impact, support senior leaders and contribute to delivering high‑quality services to the public, we’d love to hear from you. Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant will provide professional, reliable administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team, directly supporting the Deputy Chief Fire Officer and the Assistant Director of People Services. Key duties include coordinating workloads, managing information collation for Strategic Boards, monitoring performance, and contributing to improved organizational systems and processes.