Salary: £25,583 -£25,989 per annum
Contract: Fixed term to cover maternity leave
Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: Service Headquarters, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L30 4YD
We are looking to recruit a People and Organisational Development Assistant on a temporary basis, whilst the current postholder is on maternity leave
Some of the key responsibilities in this interesting and varied role include; -
- To providing administrative support for the Organisational Development Team, ensuring that all training records are accurate and fit for purpose within the relevant applications.
- Nominating personnel for Fire Service College and general training courses.
- Updating records on the relevant HR/Payroll application (currently Resourcelink),
- Sending out joining instructions and recording attendance.
- Informing Time and Resource Management (TRM) of any course nominations for operational crews/senior officers to ensure staffing is available.
- Assisting with the administration of Recruitment & Development budgets.
If you are interested in this role, it is essential that; -
- You hold the hold GCSE Maths and English grade C or above (or equivalent) and a Level 2 ICT qualification, eg, ECDL (or similar)
- You are fully experienced in all administrative process and practices and can work effectively as part of a team.
- You are experienced in data input and interrogation and producing reports and are experienced in all Microsoft packages.
- You are an effective communicator both verbally and in writing and are able to manage highly confidential data appropriately.
What can we offer you?
- 23 days’ holiday, (rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service) plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement
- Access to free on-site gym
- Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS
- Excellent Occupational Health services and Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 21st June 2026
**We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.**
Interviews: TBC
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.
With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programs.
PENSION CONSIDERATIONS
Annual Allowance
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Annual Allowance Information - Annual Allowance)
Lifetime Allowance
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Lifetime Allowance Information - Lifetime Allowance)
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Safeguarding
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
