GLRF Support Officer

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title: GLRF Support Officer
• Job Location: Tri Centre Fire Service HQ
• Salary: £31,015 - £33,673 per annum
• Hours per Week: 37.00
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Duration: Two Years
• Closing Date: 09/10/2026
• Job Requisition Number: 14874
• This post is open to job share

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Local Resilience Forum Secretariat in Gloucestershire (GLRF).

The Local Resilience Forum is a partnership of emergency responders such as the emergency services, local authorities, environment agency and health partners who work together to ensure that Gloucestershire can effectively prepare for, respond to and recover from major incidents.

We are seeking to appoint an LRF Support Officer post to support the LRF manager and deputy manager in their responsibilities and to facilitate engagement with all partner agencies and central government to ensure Gloucestershire meets its requirements under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an administrative role with the ability to develop strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and to respond to the demands of shifting priorities and unplanned events. Strong planning and organisational skills will also be required.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and able to use initiative to progress work. The post holder will be required to represent GLRF secretariat at multi-agency meetings and deliver occasional presentations. Experience of working with Microsoft Office functions that support the work of the LRF is essential.

The role is based at Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Headquarters in Quedgeley, Gloucester and is full time, 37 hours per week on a two year fixed term contract. Reduced/Condensed hours can be considered.

This role requires security vetting to SC. This can be arranged on appointment.

For further information, please contact: Tony Scragg, Local Resilience Forum Secretariat Manager on 07775 564652 or Steve Templeton, Gloucestershire LRF Secretariat Manager on 07557 213202.

Interviews will take place on 20th October 2026.

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About Us

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

Flexible and agile working opportunities

25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service

An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)

Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family

Career development and qualification opportunities

Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.

An in-house Occupational Health service

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

How to apply

If you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

GLRF Support Officer - Job Profile

Due to the number of applications we received, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage.

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have a right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. / The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a police vetting check.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.