People Partner - Networking Women in the Fire Service

People Partner

£40,221 – £43,421 per annum (pay award pending) + benefits

About Us

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services. We pride ourselves in striving to “Create the Safest Community” and our dedicated and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

We are currently rated as good by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and we consider ourselves to be a high performing, innovative organisation that is well regarded by the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

The Department

The People & Culture Department is currently going through a significant period of change and we have a number of new and exciting opportunities available.

The Department is made up of three clearly defined teams that work closely together to provide a comprehensive people offer. These teams include:

1. People Systems and Transformation
2. Employee Relations and Compliance
3. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our aim is to provide an environment where people are aware of what is expected of them, and are supported to achieve the required standards and fulfil their potential. We truly value our employees and ensure they have a voice which positively contributes to our cultural growth and supports our aspirations of being an “Employer of Choice”.

The Role

The People Partner role is a key member of the People & Culture team, reporting directly to the Employee Relations and Compliance Manager. This role will provide a high quality, customer focused service, overseeing all aspects of operational people management activity across designated areas of TWFRS, including the management of employee relations (ER) caseload and contributing to a positive employee experience which promotes the Service as an “Employer of Choice”.

The post holder(s) will need to be fluid in their approach, with the ability to support other colleagues within the Department, ensuring good quality and consistent service provision is always maintained.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and will champion these in their day to day work.

The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages, all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

• Advert closes 12 noon on 26 September 2024
• Notification of shortlist w/c 30 September 2024
• I3 Profile online assessment w/c 30 September 2024
• Interview w/c 7 October 2024

Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change.

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to complete our online application form and submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Please complete an application by no later than 12 noon on 25 September 2024.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role, please contact the Head of People and Culture via email at leanne.cain@twfire.gov.uk.

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes a standard DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

Our 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.

Key employee benefits

• Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period
• Flexi-time scheme in operation
• Local government pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Blue light discount
• Car leasing scheme