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Business Support Administrator HIWFRS622712

 

 

Job Details:

Salary Range: £26,824 - £28,142 per annum

Work Location: East Hampshire

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Temporary until 17 July 2026

Closing Date: 19 November 2025

Interview Date: w/c 1 December 2025

The Role:

The Business Support Team provides fundamental support to other departments across HIWFRS, by providing first-class administrative and general support. There are approximately 25 administrators, within the Business Support Team. The support offered is a mix of central based and embedded support, within departments to help maintain close working relationships and to enhance department specific knowledge.  

 

This is a unique administrative role within the Business Support Team which is predominantly based at the East Group fire stations working alongside our front-line colleagues. You can embed yourself in station life whilst carrying out the day-to-day tasks which are varied and guided by the needs of the station personnel we support.

 

This role is supporting fire stations in and around our East Group covering Stations from Cosham, Havant, Southsea, Fareham and Gosport, there is also an expectation of flexibility, which may include providing support to multiple departments and areas as required, to meet the changing needs of the Service and for team resilience. 

 

Responsibilities include:

  • diary management,
  • attending meetings and taking minutes/actions,
  • ordering supplies,
  • dealing with internal and public enquiries,
  • uploading and maintaining electronic filing systems,
  • dealing with sensitive data when processing community safety work,
  • supporting station activities.  

 

Please see further details of the administrative and general support responsibilities within the Job Description below. 

 

This role requires a professional approach and the ability to work proactively to pre-empt the needs of the Service. Travel will be required to provide general support and attend meetings, across various locations in Hampshire, including fire stations. You will be required to drive a Service vehicle and must hold a current full drivers’ licence.

Additional Information:

Business Support Administrator Job Description and Person Specification

HIWFRS Values:

  • Reaching Further - Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
  • Showing Respect - Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
  • Supporting Others - Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
  • Everyone Playing Their Part - Recognising the contribution we all make.

Vetting Requirements:

This role is subject to a Standard DBS Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Georgie Penn, Business Support Team Leader on georgina.penn@hantsfire.gov.uk


Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any posts which may unintentionally exclude certain groups of potential applicants from applying or have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. 
 
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

 


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