PA to the Principal Officers

Job Description:

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are looking to recruit a key individual to support the work of the Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officer team. If successful, you will play a key role in supporting the work of the strategic team and will need an excellent working relationship with all its members.

Our small but perfectly formed Personal Assistant (PA) team work closely together. The successful candidate will be expected to support and deputise for each other when required, working flexibly to achieve outcomes and will be someone who can build relationships both internally and external to our organisation. You will be expected to be able to communicate with people in a clear but respectful manner and able to adapt your style to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.

As admin support to our Chief Fire Officer and the two Assistant Chief Fire Officers, you will need to be able to work both under direction and using your own initiative in managing your own workload. The successful individual would be expected to maintain confidentiality and understand the principles of the general data protection regulations (GDPR).

The successful applicant will need to be experienced in using the Microsoft Office Suite, Artificial Intelligence applications and be comfortable in minuting and note taking at meetings as well as diary and event management.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual, who understands and upholds the values of our organisation. The successful candidate will be working in an environment where there is an expectation that all members of the staff are positive, professional and honest.

The Service is committed to inclusion at all levels, and you will need to understand and actively support these values.

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 nationally recognised organisation’s that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisation’s include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• 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

Closing date: 25/03/2026

Interview and test date: 30 March – 3 April 2026

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