Data Team Assistant

About the job

Key information

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Data Team Assistant to join our Fire Control team. You will join us on a full time basis working 42 hours per week, on a fixed term contract until 31 January 2027.

This role is available on Grey Book Control Terms and Conditions and you will receive a competitive salary paid at the Crew Manager Development Rate of £38,039.00 (gross) per annum. The role is based in our Control Room at Service Headquarters in Exeter.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.

Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce.

What will I be doing?

Key responsibilities of the Data Assistant role:

• Assist in managing the Control mobilising system to meet the requirements of the Service.
• To check and carry out the recording of information within Fire Control Service systems relating to premises which present an unusually high risk in the context of operational response.
• Ensure all data held by Fire Control is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulations and to establish processes and procedures to maintain compliance.
• Assist the Fire Control Management team in developing and managing effective resilience procedures for all critical systems.
• When required collate information from a range of sources to support investigations, respond the Freedom of Information requests and assist with the production of statistical information and proactively provide information and advice.
• Provide assistance with the development and delivery of improved appliance availability and mobilising to maximise the effective use of resources.

Supporting documents and information

Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified individuals.

Please see attached below a ‘One Pager’ document for this vacancy.

If you are interested in this position, you will need to complete the application form via the link below which will include a personal impact statement. The personal impact statement relates to each of the four quadrants of the NFCC Leadership Framework as well as professional expertise. Your impact statement should focus on demonstrating your impact at ‘Leading Others’ level.

You will also be asked to detail how you meet the following essential attributes of the role:

• Evidence of an ability to set targets and to manage workloads ensuring that urgent tasks are prioritised.
• Demonstrate an ability to utilise databases that support the deployment of resources.
• An ability to demonstrate effective communications and presentation skills both internally and externally.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders to ensure that project timelines are strictly adhered to.
• Understanding of the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in an emergency service setting.
• Ability to work as a team member and as an individual.

The information you provide in the personal impact statement along with detail on how you meet the above essential requirements, will be used to shortlist your application.

Closing Date: 23:59hrs 22 May 2025.

We anticipate to begin interviews week commencing 2 June 2025.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Data Team Assistant please click ‘apply’ today, we would love to hear from you.

You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role for which you are applying, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at interview stage.

Apply on the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue website