District Administrator

Holland & Barrett; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking an experienced Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the District Management Team. The role requires strong organizational and IT skills, and the ability to work effectively with distributed teams. The ideal candidate will have proven administrative experience, excellent communication abilities, and relevant level 2 qualifications. Flexible working arrangements are offered, including the option for hybrid working after initial training. Closing date for applications is March 1st, 2026.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Family friendly policies

Local government pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience in an office environment.
• Ability to analyse and capture data accurately.
• Strong commitment to data quality, equality, and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the District Management Team.
• Act as the central point of contact for correspondence and data management.
• Monitor budgets and ensure smooth district operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Level 2 qualifications in literacy, numeracy and IT (or equivalent)

Tools

Database interrogation

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Administrator with exceptional organisational skills who is looking for the next challenge?

We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program and car salary sacrifice scheme.

Role purpose

Job Purpose: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the District Management Team.

Responsibilities

The role provides comprehensive administrative and coordination support to the District Management Team, acting as the central point of contact for correspondence, data management, diary coordination, reporting, meetings, and operational activities to ensure effective station-based service delivery. It also supports performance monitoring, project documentation, budget oversight, prevention and operational initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and business continuity, ensuring accurate records and smooth district operations at all times.

Essential requirements

The role requires proven administrative experience in an office environment, with strong IT skills across Word, Excel and PowerPoint, the ability to interrogate databases, capture and analyse data accurately, monitor budgets, and work effectively with geographically dispersed teams. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills, the ability to work independently to tight deadlines with tact and discretion, a commitment to data quality, equality, diversity and health and safety, alongside appropriate level 2 qualifications in literacy, numeracy and IT (or equivalent experience).

Working arrangements

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

Security and safeguarding

The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Organisation context

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

Values and diversity

We are a caring organisation; we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning, and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

Application and contact details

For further details and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 1st March 2026.

All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our onlineAccess vacancy system.

Equality and inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially and ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We area a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer

Safeguarding

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.