Kent Fire and Rescue ServicePA to Assistant Chief Fire Officer – Director of Emergency Planning
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2006Extensive secretarial and PA functions and providing assistance to the Chief Fire Officer, Deputy Chief Fire Officer.
Local and International travel and accommodation arrangements (business and personal)
Extensive diary management and scheduling meetings.
Preparing presentations for internal and external meetings.
Preparing and distribution of agenda’s for weekly and monthly meetings.
Preparation of meeting rooms.
Official hospitality for internal and external meetings.
Assisting with updating the staff leave register.
Liaising with nationwide Assistant Chief Fire Officer’s offices regarding various matters (staff and management on all levels).
Assisting with co-ordination of office functions and events.
Assisting in organisation of conferences.
Dealing with external clients and visitors to the office.
General typing, filing and ad hoc office functions.
Transcription of departmental meetings
Assisting with personal matters where required.
Daily ordering / processing invoices of stationary, conferences, hospitality and social functions on in-house financial package – Agresso
Completeing expense claims
Holder of office petty cash
Contact person (Complaints Officer) for internal / external complaints against the Kent Fire and Rescue Service – dealing with appointing investigating officer and liaising with complainant during the investigation process.
Member of the Emergency Response Team – Administration support