District Administrative Assistant

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service have an exciting opportunity for a District Administrative Assistant to join our team on a part-time, permanent basis.

Make an Impact – Become a District Administrative Assistant with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.

Join a vital team dedicated to protecting and serving the community. We are seeking a proactive and organised District Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the District Manager for Charnwood.

Based primarily across Loughborough, Birstall, and Shepshed, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth operations.

This part-time role requires a commitment of 18.5 hours per week, with specific working hours to be agreed upon during the interview. Additionally, there may be opportunities to attend station meetings, where a flexible approach will be valued.

If you are ready to thrive in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits you will receive:

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

Full support for ongoing professional development

On-site gym facilities

Free onsite parking

Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card

Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support

Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives.

These organisations include:

Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion

Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme

Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge.  Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Recruitment

Schedule:

Closing date: 23:59 11th March 2026

Interview and test date: w/c 23rd   March 2026

If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework. The highest level relevant to the role is outlined in the person specification for the position you are applying for. The interview may include both behavioural and role-specific questions to assess your suitability. You will also be asked a question exploring your understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our District Administrative Assistant then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you