Cheshire Resilience Forum Administrator

The main purpose of this job roles is to provide administrative support to the multi-agency working of the Cheshire Resilience Forum (CRF) including the Business Coordination Team, Board and Group Chairs in keeping with the partnerships’ responsibilities and duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and National Resilience Standards.

Duties will include:

• Support the administration and co-ordination of official functions, meetings, exercises and events on behalf of CRF.

• Assist in the review, update and co-ordination of the CRF work and exercise programmes.

• Participate and support in the multi-agency debrief process.

• Liaise and engage with CRF partners to monitor and observe that the CRF Concept of Operations is being adhered to.

• Provide a point of contact and undertake an active role in maintaining communication with partners.

• Monitor and maintain group mailboxes ensuring communications are directed where necessary and actioned promptly.

• Support the Business Coordination team in the development and production of documentation, reports and plans where appropriate.

• Plan and coordinate the arrangements for meetings and training activity, attend and take minutes as required.

• Support administrative requirements during Major Incident response functions including minutes, action logs and recording of situational updates.

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 using the links 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.

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

Please quote job reference 40/25/CRFA on your application form.

Job description

Application guidance notes

Application form

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 24 November 2025 at 9am

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 of 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.