Business Support Administrator

An opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Administrator to provide administrative support for teams within Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Operational Policy and Assurance Department.

Duties will include:

• Reviewing current administrative processes and tasks to suggest and implement digital improvements.

• Providing administrative support for the Health and Safety team.

• Monitoring the driver database to ensure the Service has an up-to-date status of each employee.

• Planning and co-ordinating arrangements for meetings. Attending the meetings to take minutes and actions when needed.

• Updating a system with high-risk data flagging, which provides information to fire crews when they respond to emergencies.

• Dealing with enquiries from members of the public and other agencies with regard to attendance at incidents.

• Providing cover for the Administrator within the Fleet Services team.

• Providing occasional cover for the Receptionist. 

To apply, please complete the job application form and provide evidence of your competencies against the essential requirements outlined in the Person Specification section of the attached Job Description.

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found below, or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.

Job description

Application guidance notes

Application form

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 38/25/BSA on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 15 December 2025 at 9am.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 8th January 2026.

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those with non-traditional career paths. If you’re passionate about the role we would encourage you to apply - your unique perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.