The Role
Post: Administrative Assistant (Community Safety) SW Area
Salary: £ 29,007 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £ 29,007 - £34,215 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 30 August 2024 at 16:00 GMT
London Fire Brigade is London’s fire and rescue service where staff are driven by a strong sense of purpose: to be trusted to serve and protect London. It is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world, founded in 1833. Employing almost 6,000 staff who work in more than 400 teams at over 100 locations.
An opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant (FRS B) in the Community Safety Team based in Hammersmith.
Duties will include liaison with members of the public, other agencies and operational personnel on a daily basis; maintaining detailed administrative systems.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in office administrative duties, including writing correspondence, using computerised office systems, checking work for errors, producing statistics and dealing with customers. The ability to communicate professionally and work as part of a team in a helpful and co-operative manner.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
1. Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work; meeting deadlines and targets while working flexibly within a team.
2 - Experience of using standard computerised office systems and specialised computer databases together with an understanding of their role in an office environment.
3. The ability to communicate with people in a professional and helpful manner in order to exchange information and to offer advice and assistance.
4. A thorough understanding of one’s individual responsibility with regard to health and safety practice in the workplace.
Please note that we will evaluate and score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place mid-September 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.
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