Service Delivery Support Administrator
Closing in 11 days (28 April 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £26,824 - £28,598
Employer: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
Location: Exeter, Devon,
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 28 April 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are seeking a Service Delivery Support Assistant to join our team at the Training Academy based at Exeter Airport.
The successful candidate will join us on a 12 month fixed term contract to provide cover for the temporary promotion of the substantive post holder, working 37 hours per week and the role offers a competitive starting salary of £26,824 – £28,958 (gross) per annum.
About us:
As the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, we deliver prevention, protection and emergency response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset. We pride ourselves on our fantastic reputation, built on the dedication and expertise of our skilled workforce.
This is an exciting opportunity to support key operational departments and play an important role in helping our teams keep people safe.
What will I be doing?
As a Service Delivery Support Assistant, you will provide efficient administrative and business support to the Service Delivery teams, helping maintain the resilience and effectiveness of our Protection, Response and Training departments.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support across Service Delivery departments.
- Manage enquiries and direct them to the appropriate teams.
- Support managers with performance data, spreadsheets, databases and reports.
- Organise meetings, including scheduling, locations, papers and technical support.
- Support departmental resources, stock records and purchase orders.
- Carry out financial administration including procurement card reconciliation.
- Assist with inventories and annual returns.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Report property defects and assist with operational support tasks.
What is in it for me?
Working with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service offers a rewarding career where you make a real difference, alongside an excellent benefits package, including:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- Family-friendly policies
- Physiotherapy services and wellbeing support
- Professional development opportunities.
- Free gym access and fitness coaching.
- Eye care and wellbeing schemes.
- Blue Light Card Membership and discounts.
- Benenden Health healthcare options.
- Sports and Social Groups
- Confidential counselling and mental health support.
- Access to the Firefighters Charity
- Cycle to work Scheme
Supporting documents and information
The successful candidate must, before starting in role, have the right to work in the UK.
As the role is based at Exeter Airport, a full driving licence is required to escort staff and visitors across the airfield to the Training Academy site.
Closing Date: 2359hrs 28 April 2026
For further information, or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Hitchman – Service Delivery Support Officer via lhitchman@dsfire.gov.uk