People Manager

People Manager
£47,723 – £50,157 pa (pro rata for part time hours)
30 – 37 Hours per week
12 months Fixed Term
Service Headquarters, Huntingdon

ABOUT THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (CFRS)

CFRS is one of the best fire and rescue services in the UK – but don’t take our word for it. Our recent His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) highlighted our positive culture, our dedication to developing our people and the things we do to promote inclusion across the service.

The Service is dedicated to delivering an outstanding service to the communities we are proud to serve. We are currently looking for People Manager to join our modern, progressive fire and rescue service on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The Role:

Are you a HR professional looking for something different? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our fun, forward-thinking Fire and Rescue Service.

If you like every day being different and want to work with our dynamic front-line colleagues, support teams and the community then this role would be great for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our People Group. You will be leading our enthusiastic, hardworking, small, and supportive group, reporting to the Head of People. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and passionate about leading and supporting others.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Lead the People team to deliver a professional, high quality and value-adding People service, focusing on transformational rather than transactional delivery.

Establish and maintain clear channels of communication with and between managers, the People Team, employees, Heads of Group and other stakeholders across the Service.
Deputise for the Head of People and represent the function and/or Service at meetings and committees, as required.

Proactively seek opportunities, make recommendations for and implement new and innovative ways of working / providing services, in order to continuously improve the People service offered to the business.

Personally manage complex / higher risk employee relations casework.

Maintain an awareness of new and emerging statutory legislation, case law and best practice and provide proactive advice on the implications for the Service.

Participate in both key people projects and corporate project work as required, working to ensure that key people issues are identified and addressed at the appropriate time.

About You:
Everyone is welcome at CFRS and we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and professional support team.

You will have a clear passion for all things People-related, as well as leading and developing a team, bringing that passion with you into CFRS.

The Service is a fantastic, fun and unique organisation to be part of and your drive, experience and knowledge will help us on our journey.

In addition, we are looking for the following:

Level 7 CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

Strong commitment to continuing professional development, demonstrated by evidence of ongoing professional and personal learning and development.

Knowledge and experience of generalist People practice and its contribution to organisational success, and experience of focusing delivery on transformational People activities, with tangible examples to demonstrate added value.

Experience of advising managers at all levels on sometimes complex and sensitive employment and policy issues.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of current and emerging employment law and best practice, and experience of giving advice and guidance on employment legislation.

Experience of developing People policies and procedures that are fit for business context, driving performance and mitigating risk.

Experience of managing a People team at varying stages of professional development.

Experience of project management or change management

Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing systems and process.

WORKING LIFE AT CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE:

You don’t have to wear a firefighter’s uniform and run into burning buildings to play an important role in the Service. A role in our support functions offers the chance of build a challenging, rewarding career and the opportunity to give something back to the community. We’re a modern and progressive place to work and promote the right values and welcoming culture by:

Ensure transparency and fairness in everything we do.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We provide health and wellbeing support for everyone in the service.

We have inclusion ambassadors and established working groups for protected characteristics and menopause.

ABOUT THE REWARDS/BENEFITS WE OFFER:
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Health Cash Plan
A competitive pension scheme
Access to Blue Light Discount at hundreds of stores and events
Access to Health Shield Perks discounts
Family friendly policies – including flexible working
Great learning and development opportunities
28 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, increasing with long service
Parking (site specific)
Flexible, agile, hybrid working

To find out more about working for us please click here: Cambsfire.gov.uk

How to Apply 

To apply for this opportunity please complete this EDI Form and send your CV and *Covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role against the person specification – see the recruitment pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk

*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.

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