Job Description

The Role

Post: Strategy Support Assistant Salary: 35,584 per annum Grade: FRS C Salary range: 35,584 - 42,718 per annum Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 21 November 2025 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.). An exciting opportunity has arisen at the LFB for a Strategy Support Officer in the Property Department. The role will be responsible for supporting and planning the strategic function of the department. Offering support to the department on performance and financial reporting, the communication strategy and on cross team projects. 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/alljobs/ 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. Proficiency in Excel including using formulas to clean and transform data. Experience with data visualisation tools is desirable but not essential. 2. Ability to identify trends and anomalies within data and communicate findings to a wide range of stakeholders. 3. Experience of improving processes and reporting, including automation and use of technology where appropriate. 4. Good organisational skills with a methodical approach to prioritise workload effectively. 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 week commencing 08 December 2025 at the LFB Headquarters in Central London. 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 o 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays o Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year o Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave o Hybrid working is available, subject to business need. o Free access to the Brigade gym o Use of the Brigade's Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers o Free counselling o Season ticket loans o Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups o Contributory pension scheme o Cycle to work scheme o Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts o 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: FRS01326