Job Description

The Role

Post: Learning + Development Admin Assistant

Salary: 31,132 per annum

Grade: FRS B

Salary range: 31,132- 36,723 per annum

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026 (possibility of extension)

Working pattern: Full-time

Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 26 January 2026



London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London's Fire and Rescue Service - one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.



We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).



Your chance to make a difference.



An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join the Service Improvement team which is focussed on providing input in fire safety to London Fire Brigade staff. The Service Improvement Team is part of the Prevention and Protection department within the London Fire Brigade.



Service Improvement are seeking highly motivated, organised individuals with excellent communication and strong IT skills (proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel etc.) to join the team and provide administrative support.



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, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs to access the full advert.



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.

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 working flexibly as part of a team.

2. Experience of organising, planning and prioritising work and ensuring that deadlines are met.

3. Keyboard skills of a sufficient standard to enter data and create documents with speed and accuracy.

4. An understanding of the reasons for the need to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security of data and other sensitive material, and how this can be achieved in an office environment.



Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.




Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.




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.



Stage 2



Assessment for this role is due to take place early/mid-February 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

up to 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave Hybrid working is available, subject to business need. Free access to the Brigade gym Use of the Brigade's Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers Free counselling Season ticket loans Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups Contributory pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

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.

Job Reference: FRS01359