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Form of workHR Advisor – Recruitment
Up to 12 month FTC – Maternity Cover
£34,834 + benefits
About Us
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.
Information about the department
The Human Resources department works across the Service to provide support and advice on wide-reaching areas including HR planning, Recruitment and Selection, Performance management and Employee relations.
About the role
As a HR Advisor focusing on Recruitment, you will be responsible for:
· Managing Recruitment activities across the Service for both Corporate and Operational roles.
· Producing accurate management reports and documents which support/inform workforce decisions/data requests
· Facilitating positive action initiatives
· Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to provide an efficient Recruitment service
· Attending external recruitment events including careers fairs in order to promote the Service as an Employer of Choice
Key qualities and experience
Experience of:
· Managing small and large scale recruitment processes
· Building effective relationships with Stakeholders
· Facilitating positive action initiatives
Ability to:
· Analyse data and information
· Prepare and produce comprehensive reports
· Demonstrate excellent organisation and time management skills to work to conflicting priorities, meet deadlines and targets.
· Manage stake holder expectations
Closing date for applications is 8th February at 12 noon.
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline
Advert closes – 8th February 2024 at 12 noon
Notification of shortlist – 9th February 2024 (by close of business)
Onsite assessment activities: Interview plus presentation – 15th February 2024
Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change
Pre-employment checks
The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an occupational health medical and substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work, DBS and reference checks.
Facilities
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.
Interested in applying?
Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification. CV’s and cover letters are not accepted.
Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels. Informal contact can be made to Gemma White, HR Service Delivery Manager via Gemma.White@twfire.gov.uk
Thank you and good luck!
