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

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

31966.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Experience, MS Office, Confidential Information Handling, Communication Skills, Organisation, Prioritisation, Complex Report Running, Data Pack Creation, Performance Monitoring, Assurance, Operational Effectiveness, Teamwork, Accountability, Proactive, Confident

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £31,966 per annum. Hours: 37 per week. Contract type: Fixed term (6 months fixed term duration). Closing date: Thursday 7 April, 2026. How to apply: For more information about this position and to apply, please visit: ESFRS | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Jobs Page [https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/esfrs/Home/Job] You must submit an application which is no longer than 500 words detailing how you meet the following key shortlisting areas below, in addition to your CV: 1. Administrative experience in a busy, multi‑team environment. 2. Competence using MS Office and other systems. 3. Handling confidential information with professionalism. 4. Communication skills (written and verbal). 5. Organisation and prioritisation. 6. Ability to run complex reports and create data packs to support monitoring of key performance indicators. Who to contact if you have a query: Any queries on the application process please contact recruitment@esfrs.org [recruitment@esfrs.org]. This role will provide high‑quality administrative support that directly enables managers to focus on performance, assurance, and operational effectiveness. Strong administration underpins everything we do. The successful candidates will: * Improve the quality and consistency of administrative support. * Supporting various teams. * Strengthen performance monitoring, reporting and governance. * Support timely decision-making and action tracking. * Contribute directly to meeting key performance indicators. This role is ideal for individuals who: * Are organised, proactive, and confident. * Value teamwork and shared accountability. * Understand that strong administration is critical to Service success. * Want to use the infrastructure to better support Service priorities. * Have a strong administration/support background. If you want to add real value, supporting operational performance, then we welcome your application. Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Responsibilities

This role provides high-quality administrative support to enable managers to focus on performance, assurance, and operational effectiveness, improving the quality and consistency of administrative support across various teams. The successful candidate will strengthen performance monitoring, reporting, and governance to support timely decision-making and contribute directly to meeting key performance indicators.