Operational Skills Administrator

An opportunity has arisen within the Operational Policy and Assurance Department (OPA) for an Operational Skills Administrator to co-ordinate the administration of operational training, using a newly implemented course management system. The post holder will support the team with the production of statistics and reports linked to operational skill expiry dates using Power BI and MS Excel.  

Duties will cover / include:

• To manage the administration of operational training courses, command training courses,     and driver training courses using a course management system.

• Monitoring operational skill expiry dates, to ensure that operational skills do not expire.

• Managing fitness testing administration.

• Updating the course management system and workforce planning system, ensuring that operational training course information and skill set data is accurate and up to date.

• Reporting and analysis of statistics covering operational training, fitness testing and skill expiry dates, using Power BI and MS Excel.  

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

• A good understanding of Power BI

• Previous use of systems

• Attention to detail

• A good understanding of booking training courses

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload

Essential requirements of the role include:

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent Level 3 qualification (or higher) in a relevant subject (or willingness to undertake the qualification).

• Substantial experience of maintaining and monitoring systems and records and assisting in analysis of trends within that information

• Experience or understanding of co-ordinating training courses and events

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the requirements 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.

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

Please quote job reference 16/25/OSA on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: 6pm on 13th July 2025.

Job Description

General information

Application guidance notes

Application Form

Interview date will be on Wednesday 23 July 2025.

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

Applications for part-time and job share working will be considered for this post.

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.