Senior Executive Assistant

The main purpose of this job role is to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Fire Officer, Deputy Chief Fire Officer and the Assistant Chief Fire Officer in respect of Fire Service activities at local, regional and national level so as to maximise the effective and efficient use of their time.

To line manage and co-ordinate the Executive Assistants to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective executive support service to the Directors and Heads of Department.

Duties will cover/include: diary management; processing correspondence on their behalf; co-ordinating their attendance at meetings and events externally and internally; arranging appropriate travel and accommodation for all CFRS employees; and attending meetings to take notes and produce minutes/action lists.

To join our team, you’ll have:

• Experience of working within a busy office environment.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication.

• Excellent attention to detail and good organisational skills.

• The ability to work to tight deadlines and to adapt to prioritise conflicting demands.

• The ability to operate with discretion, tact and diplomacy.

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

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

Job description

Application guidance notes

Application form

Please quote job reference 10/26/SEA on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 26 June 2026 at 12pm.

Please note that internal applicants must inform their Head of Department that they are applying for the role before submitting their application.

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.

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.