Job Description

Position: CAD and BI Support Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade D Salary 30,518 - 33,143 per annum
Location: Ripley HQ
Hours: 37 hours per week
Agile working arrangements - 3 days per week in Ripley HQ, 2 days working remotely
Department: Systems and Information
Reports to: Business Intelligence Manager
Closing date: midnight 21/09/25
About Us:
At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we're more than an emergency service-we're a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it's responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.
We're proud to be one of the country's top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated 'Good' in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service, and we know we have more to do.
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented CAD (Computer Aided Design) and Business Intelligence Support Officer to join our dynamic team. This hybrid role combines technical CAD expertise alongside business intelligence support activities, contributing to the delivery of high-quality plans and drawings plus the provision of accurate and reliable data for use across the Service.
Please see the attached / Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:

• City & Guilds AutoCAD Level 2 (or equivalent qualification) OR experience demonstrating equivalent ability
• GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent)

• Knowledge, skills and understanding

o Understanding and appreciation of plan drawings
o Data protection/security of data
o Health and Safety issues relating to the duties of the post

• Experience

o Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools
o Windows operating system file management
o Working knowledge of AutoCAD Version 2022 and higher
o Working with a range of IT systems and tools
o Understanding data
o Understanding business process and administrative systems/procedures
o Working with 3rd party organisations
What We Offer in Return:
We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here's what you can expect when you join us:

• Flexible working hours.
• Agile working (60% office based).
• Family friendly policies.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service.
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months' full & 6 months' half after 5 years' service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Firefighters' Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

How to Apply:
We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 21/09/25
Interviews will be held on 06/10/2025 and 08/10/2025.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

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