Job Description

Job Introduction

The starting salary for this position is 32,512 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.

This is an

18-month fixed-term contrac

t

or secondment opportunity.


This is an exciting opportunity to join Surrey Fire & Rescue Service as a specialist

Administrator

providing support to the Business and Community safety teams in our Prevention and Protection work. The team are Based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate and we promote a

hybrid approach to working

; although it is essential to have the flexibility to work from various locations across Surrey as required.

Rewards and Benefits

26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

We are a small team working with a variety of workstreams. The Team carries out statutory and non-statutory duties, in relation to technical, regulatory protection and prevention activities within the fire safety arena. In the role of Community Resilience Support Administrator you will be responsible for providing a wide range of support to Protection and Prevention Managers, Fire Safety Teams, Partnership Officers, Safeguarding teams, Fire Investigators, Risk Intelligence, and Children & Young people Teams.


This is a highly varied role and one which requires strong attention to detail, organisation and a keenness for problem solving as you will often be working with legislative, official, and sensitive material, such as quality assurance of risk information, incident reporting, preparation of Coroners reports and fire safety enforcement & prosecution documentation.


The team utilise in-house Fire Safety training to process consultation correspondence relating to Building regulations, Licensing applications, Sports Ground certificates and risk information; all of which are time sensitive activities. This may include the interpretation of plan drawings, reading schedules relating to building work, tracking fire safety inspection and audit information and the accurate recording and reporting of electronic statistics within our databases.


The team often liaise with external partners and stakeholders, such as Local Authorities and businesses, Fire & Rescue Services, National Fire Chiefs Council, and The Institute of Fire Engineers.


The organisation of continuous professional development events to our fire safety regulators is carried out by the team. This involves coordinating and facilitating quarterly events, including the booking of external speakers and venues, to supply and produce materials & resources, and arrange catering for a large group of delegates.


Wider administrative duties include: the production and distribution of internally led educational campaigns and courses, financial resilience for purchasing, maintaining accurate record keeping, information gathering for investigations and freedom of information requests, generating reports, formatting correspondence and minute taking.


Opportunities for Informal fire safety training will be offered subject to course dates.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence the following essential criteria:

Experience of working in a busy and demanding team environment, supporting both statutory and non-statutory duties Ability to provide high quality administration with close attention to detail in relation to letter checking and formal documentation, delivered within prescribed timescales Competent use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and SharePoint software applications Ability to work collaboratively with customers, staff, partner organisations, and other agencies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Competence to work with confidential and sensitive information

Fire Safety knowledge is a requirement of this role and you would find it helpful to have an awareness of Business (Fire) Safety legislation and processes.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Dawn St Leger by e-mail and/or telephone at dawn.stleger@surreycc.gov.uk or 07976 780376.


The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07.07.2025 with interviews to follow.


We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.


A standard DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.


Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.


Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!


Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.


Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.


We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.