Prevention Administrative Support OCC612523

Job details

Salary range: £24,948 – £26,845 per annum
Work location: Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service HQ Kidlington (we fully support the OCC agile working framework should this be appropriate, supporting people to work from home or other locations).
Hours per week: 37 – we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Closing date: Thursday 16th November 2023
IT Assessment and Interviews: Wednesday 29th November 2023
The interview process will take place in two parts. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake an interview and ICT assessment.

Do you want a rewarding role where you will make a difference? Our administrative team is vital to support our Home and Community Safety team and fire crews, allocating work and providing support. We provide essential support for some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

We are looking for people who want to work in a challenging environment where attention to detail is essential. If this sounds like you, we have opportunities for you to join our committed team of administrators.

About us

The Prevention Administrative Support role is crucial in supporting our Home and Community Safety team and the wider fire service, to work effectively to deliver outstanding services to the residents of Oxfordshire.

About the role

The Prevention Administrative Support role provides efficient and effective administrative support to the core activities of the prevention team within Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service, this role is the first point of contact for requests for Safe and Well visits and any fire related safeguarding concerns from other professionals, and members of the public. This role will prioritise request relevant to vulnerability. Responses to requests need to be processed in a timely and accurate manner to ensure that those vulnerable within Oxfordshire receive a visit within set time scales. This role will provide resilience to the safeguarding lead.

About you

You will be a person who can build excellent working relationships with professionals and members of the public. You will be a highly organised individual who is self-motivated, with good IT skills and will be able to provide efficient first-class customer service to all.

If you are someone who wants to be part of a service supporting your community and improving the lives of those that live within Oxfordshire this might just be the opportunity you are looking for.

Rewards and benefits

Culture of flexible working
Technology to support agile working where role permits
Up to 31 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
Enhanced family friendly policies
Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact please contact Julie Jordan, Watch Manager – julie.jordan@oxfordshire.gov.uk / 07771 941664 or Deb Forder, Station Manager – deb.forder@oxfordshire.gov.uk / 07554 116580.

Application Procedure

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Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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