Business Support Administrator (Community Safety) HIWFRS624928

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Job Details: Salary Range: £26,824 - £28,142 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £16,311 - £17,113 per annum) Work Location: HIWFRS HQ, Eastleigh (Hybrid Working) Hours per week: 22.5 Contract Type: Temporary (10 months) Closing Date: 18 September 2026 Interview Date: w/c 28 September 2026 The Role: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is a fantastic place to work. The service provides a friendly and welcoming environment, developing people and helping them to reach their goals. The Business Support Team provides fundamental support to other departments across HIWFRS, by providing first-class administrative and general support. There are approximately 24 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. Within Business Support , we have had several people within our team progress within the service, which has resulted in a number of recent opportunities. We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Support Administrator to join our Community Safety Team. This role will be embedded within our Community Safety Protection Team, providing administrative support to facilitate fire safety inspections, audits, event safety and more. There is also an expectation of flexibility, which may include support to the Business Support Help Desk and other departments as required. The role requires a professional approach and the ability to work proactively to pre-empt the needs of the Service. HIWFRS Benefits Include: Hybrid working 35 days Holiday pro rata (including bank holidays) Flexible working hours Work within a friendly & supportive team Training and development opportunities available Access to internal network groups Company Pension Free onsite parking On-site gym available Emergency Services retail and leisure discounts Additional Information: Business Support Administrator (Community Safety) 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: Stephanie Davies, Business Support Team Leader on 07918 887549 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.