We are looking for an Administrative Support Officer to join our Service Support Team, which provides administrative support to various teams and officers throughout Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, assisting them to carry out their roles. This role will include data input, information collation and provision, filing and document management and acting as an initial contact point with the public, other organisations and internal customers.

The position will be based at Headquarters, St Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury.

Applicants must possess confident communication skills as well as excellent written skills.  They must also be able to use their initiative, prioritise work and meet deadlines.  Developed keyboard skills are required with a minimum of OCR RSA Word Processing Stage 2, or equivalent, and 2 GCSE passes at A - C level, one of which should be English Language or equivalent.  Experience in Microsoft Office, including electronic diary management, is essential.

The role includes the following benefits:

· Local Government Pension Scheme

· Flexible Working Hours Scheme

· Paycare Healthcare Benefits Plan

· Childcare Vouchers

· Occupational Health Services

Closing date for applications is 1000 hours on 11 August 2017

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality and diversity at work. We positively welcome applications from disabled people and minority people who are under-represented in our Service.