Job Details:
Salary Range: £32,061 - £33,699 per annum
Work Location: HIWFRS HQ, Eastleigh
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 10 July 2026
Interview Date: 17 July 2026
The Role:
We have a vacancy for an important role supporting strategic leaders within our organisation. As a Personal Assistant (PA) you will work directly with strategic leaders to enable effective operations for the Service. You will proactively support Directors, ensuring high levels of standards are maintained at all times.
This is an opportunity for an experienced PA who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment - someone who is highly organised, able to use initiative and maintain confidentiality.
As a PA you will:
Work closely with senior managers to provide support to a range of programmes, commitments and meetings.
Provide proactive and efficient diary management, coordinating complex schedules, resolving conflicts, and ensuring priorities are aligned with organisational objectives.
Ensure that all documentation produced is accurate, prioritised to meet changing deadlines and delivered within agreed timescales.
Compile and issue meeting papers, taking minutes at various meetings and chase actions to ensure the timely and accurate.
Produce, maintain and improve quality and presentation of documents to provide an effective and efficient service that is consistent with the corporate image of HIWFRS.
Be proactive and use initiative in anticipating needs, making arrangements and putting procedures in place to ensure senior managers are prepared for their commitments.
Champion high standards, innovation, inclusion, and our Core Values - ensuring they are lived and embedded across everything we do.
About You:
You’re someone with outstanding organisational skills, with experience of supporting senior managers at an executive level and will have the confidence to work with confidential sensitive issues. You’ll be able to prioritise, deliver with precision, always demonstrating professionalism and credibility.
What we're looking for:
Ability to plan, manage and prioritise workloads and staff resources.
Confidence to use own initiative and complete and prioritise work independently.
Experience of working in an environment requiring attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Experience of arranging meetings and minute taking.
Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships to foster confidence and trust.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact across an organisation that makes life safer for our communities, we want to hear from you.
Benefits:
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Generous holiday entitlement
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
Salary sacrifice car and bike schemes
Discounts for emergency services workers at many retailers including Blue Light Card
Modern office spaces to work from
Family-friendly leave entitlements
Additional Information:
Personal Assistant 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:
Sophie Tustian, PA Team Leader on
[email protected]
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.
