Salary: £50,788 - £57,193 per annum (pay award pending)
Applicants will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to establish effective relationships with key stakeholders, a high level of personal resilience and ability to manage conflict, the ability to analyse complex information, and a commitment to our Core Values and EDI agenda.
Reporting to the Head of People & Organisational Development, and as a member of the HR Management Team, this pivotal role is an exciting and varied opportunity for a talented and experienced HR professional to obtain a senior HR leadership role within an evolving, complex and sometimes challenging environment.
We can offer you a welcoming and inclusive workplace, generous annual leave provision, flexible working opportunities (including agile working subject to business need) to help you achieve the right work-life balance, a genuine commitment to supporting your development, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, access to on-site restaurant and gym facilities, fantastic discounts on high street shops through our Blue Light Card and other employee benefit schemes.
The selection process will comprise of a psychometric assessment followed by a formal interview and presentation, which will take place on Wednesday 26th March 2025. The appointment will also be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check, a medical and satisfactory references.
Application will be via the submission of a CV accompanied by a supporting statement of up to 1,500 words outlining suitability for the role against the essential criteria in the person specification. These should be emailed to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk quoting job reference number 70/25/SHRM
Applicants are invited to contact Laura Flanagan on 07929 784791 to request an appointment for an informal discussion about the post with Carm Rabhani our Head of People & Organisational Development.
Closing Date for applications: 09:00hrs, Wednesday 19th March 2025
Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.
Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations
It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk
Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.
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