Business Support Officer - HFRS

Job Title:

Business Support Officer

Starting Salary: £25,583 (opportunity to progress to £28,142) per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours:

20 hours per week

Location:

Watford/Rickmansworth/hybrid

Contract Type:
Permanent

Directorate:
Resources

Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit that provides a co‑ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting delivery across the organisation. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised individual who can ensure a high level of administrative support to our departments.

The role is primarily based in Watford and Rickmansworth, with occasional travel to other stations in the west of the county and to Stevenage for training and meetings. Working hours can be distributed across the week, with some flexibility for remote working subject to business needs.

• Ensuring the continued supply of PPE
• Entering overtime claims in a timely manner
• Overseeing station budgets and purchasing requirements
• Liaising with members of the public to arrange community fire safety events and bespoke home fire safety visits

• Experience working to tight deadlines with high accuracy in written correspondence.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel.
• Experience working as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and use initiative to work independently.
• GCSE or vocational equivalent, strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Enthusiasm and pride in your work.

• Experience in minute or note taking.
• Proven experience in an administrative or support role.

This job role is Level 6.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK and can provide proof of right to work. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

Interview Date: to be confirmed

To hear more about this opportunity, please contact nicola. for an informal discussion about the role.

Details of benefits available upon request.

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We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

This role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.