Recruitment

It takes many kinds of people, in many different roles around the county, to keep our Service functioning well.

Our current vacancies are listed further down this page.

We employ around 280 wholetime firefighters, around 370 firefighters on the retained duty system, 30 control operators who answer 999 calls and mobilise our fire crews, and over 125 support staff who work in a whole variety of roles supporting the frontline, from vehicle technicians and project managers to cooks, administrators and accountants.

There are many job opportunities within Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service and you can enjoy a career with us, helping to keep people safe from fire, even if you don't want to be a firefighter.

Full details of all our current vacancies are listed below and you can navigate around the different pages of the recruitment section using the menu on the left to find out more about both operational and non-operational roles. 

Equality and Diversity

Equality and diversity are important to us, which is why we have produced an Equality & Diversity Statement.  This is included in all vacancy application packs, but you can also download it here:

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Current Vacancies

Please note we are not currently recruiting wholetime firefighters or control operators. For any recruitment queries, please ring 01480 444500 or email recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk.

 

Health and Safety Officer

2 years fixed term contract, 37 hours per week.
Location:  Based in St. Ives.
Closing date:  22 August 2008.
Overview:  We are looking for talented individuals who would join our H&S team to deliver a professional health and safety advisory service promoting a safe and healthy working environment.  View full details of the Health and Safety Officer vacancy and download an application pack.

 

Diversity and Equality Adviser (part-time)

Pay:  Starting salary £16,208 (£26,067 pro rata).
Location:  Based at Headquarters in Huntingdon.
Closing date:  26 August 2008.
Overview:  Joining our other E&D Adviser, you will be responsible for providing professional advice on diversity and equality issues and you will play a leading role in the implementation of strategy, policies and procedures that promote equality and diversity.  View full details of the Diversity and Equality Adviser vacancy and download an application pack.

 

Resource Management Unit Assistant

Pay:  Starting salary £16,536.
Location:  Based at Headquarters in Huntingdon.
Closing date:  26 August 2008.
Overview:  This role was created to provide administrative support to the RMU Manager within critical areas such as succession planning, workforce strategy, staff movements and rota management.  View full details of the RMU Assistant vacancy and download an application pack.

 

Administrative Assistant

Pay:  Starting salary £10,238 (£15,153 pro rata).
Location:  Based at Headquarters in Huntingdon.
Closing date:  29 August 2008.
Overview:  We are looking for an administrative assistant to provide full secretarial and administrative support to our Planning and Performance Team.  View full details of the Administrative Assistant vacancy and download an application pack.