Job Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

are looking for a

Risk, Insurance and Business Continuity Support Officer

to enhance our team based at our

Service Headquarters

in

Exeter

. You'll join us on a

Fixed Term Contract

until

24 August 2026,

working

22.2 hours per week

. In return you will receive a competitive salary starting at

29540

pro rata (which equates to

17724

for

22.2 hours per week

)

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.

In this role you will provide comprehensive administrative and project management support for the Risk, Insurance and Business Continuity Management department, and support the Risk, Insurance and Business Continuity Team with the configuration and administration of ICT Systems for the effective management of the risk registers.

Key responsibilities of the Risk, Insurance and Business Continuity Support Officer:

To be responsible for maintaining and updating essential spreadsheets, databases and systems, in accordance with the Data Protection Act if applicable. Including inputting and processing data, preparing, analysing and distributing reports and information and taking follow up action where necessary, in a timely manner. This role is the systems administrator for multiple software solutions. To support the departments' goals and objectives, in accordance with DSFRS policies and procedures and participate in a team-based environment. Systems administration - support the design, creation and on-going development of software by liaising with software suppliers. Assist in the roll out of a new system. Create pragmatic and logical solutions to problems. Where off the shelf packages are purchased, work with the supplier to further develop the product alongside the aims of DSFRS. To be responsible for security of the system and for access permissions etc. Maintain the records of Service personnel in regard to driving licence checks, ensuring that all information is up to date. Completion of and sharing risk assessments, action trackers and listens learned. To provide clerical and administrative support to other members of the team, including but not exclusive to the following: Administration and clerical duties such as word processing correspondence and / or documents for internal and external recipients either on own initiative or as directed, using and amending Service wide standard letters / paragraphs and other media. Dealing with general queries through various mediums Dealing with financial spend updates and raising invoices. Administer all insurance claims, liaising with insurers and third parties. Administer risk registers, business continuity plans and exercises. Diary management, organising and attending meetings, preparing documents prior to meetings, representing department, minute taking and tracking actions. Maintaining professional publications, directories and social media and communications messages.

Closing Date: 2359hrs 19 November 2025

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our

Risk, Insurance and Business Continuity Support Officer

please click 'apply' today, we would love to hear from you.

You must be eligible to work in the UK by commencement of employment.

You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document evidencing how you meet the following

essential

criteria taken from the and Person Specification.

As a Service and as individuals:

We are proud to help We are honest We are respectful We are working together
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 29,540.00 per year

Work Location: In person