Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) is an ambition and progressive organisation always looking to improve the services offered internally and externally. 

We are looking to recruit to an exciting new role of Corporate Administration Manager to deliver an effective, efficient, consistent, and resilient administration service across DFRS.

The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities ranging from daily administrative functions to project development work. This role requires someone with very strong interpersonal skills, ability to deliver on projects, organisational skills and significant administrative and IT experience and knowledge.

The role will act as a source of advice and guidance for the Service in all aspects of administration services, policies, and procedures. It will lead and develop a team of professionals with enthusiasm to standardise and improve and progress DFRS’ administrative capabilities.

Your extensive experience of working in an administrative environment and people management will be used to manage departmental administrative systems providing assurance for the accuracy of data and ensuring a smooth delivery of service.

If you would like to know more about the role, team, and organisation, please contact the recruiting manager Sheril Buxton on 07795 828 748 or sbuxton@derbys-fire.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided. 

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. In return we offer flexible working hours, family friendly policies, free car parking, health & wellbeing services, discount scheme and eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.  

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.  

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 5th June 2022. It is expected interviews will take place in the week commencing 13th June 2022.  

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.