LRF Admin and Training Support
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
12/10/2026
Advert End Date:
27/10/2026 09:00
Salary:
£26,427 - £26,827
Job Category:
Fire and Rescue (Other roles)
Employment Location:
Service Headquarters
Further Information
This is a hybrid role, with the option to work 40/60 office/home, the team are currently based at HQ in Belmont, Durham but will be moving to Spennymoor Fire Station by July 2027.
The purpose of County Durham and Darlington LRF is to plan for and respond to any incidents that would require a multi-agency (two or more responder agencies e.g. fire, police, and local authority) response.
The overall purpose is to ensure that there is an appropriate level of preparedness, to enable an effective multi-agency response to emergencies which may have a significant impact on the communities of County Durham and Darlington. The LRF comprises of a number of agencies such as emergency services, utility companies, health and local government.
As LRF Admin and Training Support you will work within the LRF core team supporting training, exercising and governance. The purpose of the role is to undertake the administration of County Durham and Darlington LRF meetings ensuring timely meeting invites, information sharing, note and minute taking; ensuring the efficient running and provision of secretarial / administrative systems are in place. The role also involves supporting the administration of training and exercising, including arranging training, catering, events and maintaining the calendar of events.
The successful candidate will have a good standard of general education and be keen to develop within the occupational area.
In return the post offers 27 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years, flexible working hours, provision of uniform, sports facilities, car parking and a pension scheme.
For informal discussions please contact Devon Lawton, LRF Manager on localresilienceforum@ddfire.gov.uk
Application packs are available to download via the Northeast Jobs portal www.northeastjobs.org.uk and should be submitted to humanresources@ddfire.gov.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 27th October
Interviews: 4th and 5th November
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If you require reasonable adjustments to be made so that you can make your application, please:?
Contact our Human Resources section via?humanresources@ddfire.gov.uk or telephone 03030032962 as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.?
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
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This job is open to applicants from anyone who has the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
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County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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