Scale 5

£26,421 – £28,770 per annum pro rata 

18.5 hours per week 

Based at Service Headquarters, Hindlip Park, WR3 8SP

Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy and friendly HR & Development team. The role of the HR Officer (Development) will be to support the effective delivery of learning and development solutions across the organisation. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A Level 3 CIPD qualification or above or equivalent qualification/experience
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams, and with a variety of people both inside and outside the organisation
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Good knowledge/experience of the learning and development environment 
• A flexible, hands-on approach to work and a strong team player
• Proactive with a respectful and inclusive attitude aligned to our Core Code of Ethics.

This is a part-time position of 18.5 hours per week, providing flexibility for work-life balance. Our preference is these hours are worked over a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

A full job description and person specification can be found attached to the bottom of this job advert page.

This post is based at our Headquarters which we share with West Mercia Police and the preferred candidate will need to undergo a mandatory security clearance check (NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check). We will also require a satisfactory Standard DBS Check and social media check as part of our pre-employment process.

About Us

Every day we're helping to save lives and keep the community safe - and not only by fighting fires.  Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don't see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.  Please visit our website for further information.

Reasons to Join Us 

HWFRS is proud to offer a range of benefits to colleagues including:

• Free parking
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 after 5 years’ service (Plus Bank / Public Holidays)
• Flexible working options, including a flexi time scheme
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to an Occupational Health Service 
• Access to restaurant facilities and an on-site gym
• Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Kathryn Robb, People Development Manager,  KRobb@hwfire.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 27th September. Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 14th October.   Please read the candidate guidance notes (attached at the bottom of this page) before applying. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Attached documents
Job description and person specification
Candidate guidance notes