PA (Executive Support Team)

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

Are you an experienced Personal Assistant?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Personal Assistants based at our Headquarters in Birkenshaw.

We are one of the country’s leading fire and rescue services, rated as good by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate. Joining us, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

Are you proactive, highly organised, with good communication skills, and able to work collaboratively as a key member of the Executive Support Team to provide a comprehensive, effective, and efficient support service?

As an experienced Personal Assistant you will have excellent time management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work without direct supervision, in a changeable environment.

You will be self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure, work well in a team, and take responsibility for all areas of administrative support, including attending and taking accurate minutes of meetings, arranging travel and hotel requirements, itineraries for conferences and support the coordination of events.

You will develop good working relationships with your team, key staff and partners within external organisations, including the other emergency services, Government ministers, Members of Parliament, civic dignitaries, and elected members.

You will be numerate and literate, have excellent keyboard and typing skills and have excellent knowledge and application of MS Office and IT Skills. Audio skills and a qualification in minute taking would be an advantage.

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hours flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs and blue light card scheme. Job share applicants welcome.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

The closing date for all applications is Sunday 2nd April 2023 (midnight)

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th April 2023.

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit our careers website

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.