An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administration Support Manager.
Administration Support Manager
Job reference: VAC000341
Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD
Salary: £34,807 to £35,436 a year
Hours: Full Time - 37-hour week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme • Good annual leave entitlement • Employee Assistance Programme • Occupational Health • Onsite gym facilities
Are you organised, great at multi-tasking, and a people person? Then join our Public Safety Administration Team!
About Us:
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us?
Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.
About the Role:
You will be responsible for:
- Managing the performance of the Service's Central Administration Team which offers administrative support to our Prevention, Response & Resilience, and Protection, Assurance & Development departments
- Working with the Heads of Service for Prevention, Response and Resilience, and Protection, Assurance and Development to assist in the effective running of the Service
- Coordinating the management and development of the Service's Premises Risk Management System(s)
- Making day-to-day decisions on administration support issues and prioritising according to Service aims
About You:
We are looking for someone who:
- Is motivated and focused
- Can lead a high performing team
- Has great communication and people skills
- Is a problem solver, actively looking for ways to make things better
- Is committed to development of others and themselves
- Treats people fairly, with dignity and respect
- Understands, as public servants, we must act professionally and responsibly with authority assets, property and funds, i.e. taxpayers' money
Experience and Qualifications Required:
Qualifications:
- A full driving license
- English and Maths GCSE at Level 4 to 9, or equivalent
- IOSH or willingness to work towards
Experience:
- Proven office/administration experience
- Experience of managing staff, including conducting reviews of function
- Experience of budget management and administration
- Computer IT literacy including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office systems and forms
Application closing date:25/08/2024
Interested?
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We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.
Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact our HR department.
Abatement & Protected Pension
If you are in receipt of a Firefighter's pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.
No agencies please.