Executive Assistant

29th October 2025

Organisation:

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

Salary:

£36,363.00 - £39,152.00

Location:

Sheffield

Hours and Working Pattern:

37 Hours / Agile Working

Term of Employment:

Permanent

Job Reference:

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Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to join the Executive Support Team at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue. The team supports the Executive Team and Heads of Function leading the Service. You will be working in an ever changing environment providing a confidential personal assistant service to the Chief Fire Officer, Directors and Heads of Function.
Based at Command Headquarters in Sheffield, your role will be to provide a comprehensive executive support service to the Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive and the Senior Leadership Team.
Duties will include proactively managing diaries, accommodating regular complex changes in the schedule, priortising commitments and workload. You will proactively plan and attend meetings, producing accurate records, tracking actions and recording decisions. You will build relationships with external bodies including other emergency services, the Local Resilience Forum, the National Fire Chiefs’ Council, Government officials, and other high profile dignitaries, by a variety of communication methods.
You will have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and diplomacy in your role. Your style and approach will reflect our values and aspirations, acting with honesty, integrity and respect.
On top of the salary advertised, you will be able to access a range of other benefits that come with working for us. Said benefits include an excellent pension scheme, free gym access and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers 24/7 support with a range of issues, from finance to mental health.
We also offer flexible working hours and the option of agile working. Ultimately, you will be playing a vital role in helping to deliver our core purpose – making South Yorkshire safer and stronger – as part of a leading UK fire and rescue service.
For more information about the role please contact Angela Twigg, Executive Assistant, on 07341 046522 or atwigg@syfire.gov.uk
A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our intranet site at http://syfirecorp01/human-resources-h-r/recruitment/corporate-staff-vacancies/ or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18th November 2025.
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

How to Apply

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website - https://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs/executive-assistant-2/
or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk