Resourcing and Succession Assistant (up to 12 Months Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover)

Benefits: 
Salary:  £28,142 – £32,061 per annum, Grade 3  
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week  
Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading and other work locations as required 
Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available  

Other information about our benefits can be found here  

About the Role:  We are seeking a Resourcing and Succession Assistant within the Resourcing and Development team; this role offers the opportunity to start your journey to build and develop a career whilst working in the Human Resources and Learning and Development department of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS).

This varied role offers the opportunity to get involved in multi-stage operational recruitment and promotion processes. You will play an important part in supporting the attraction, recruitment, and progression of our operational workforce, helping individuals at key stages of their careers within the Service.

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic and evolving environment, while being part of an organisation that prioritises the training, development and wellbeing of its employees.

Our friendly and supportive team works within a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture, with some flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. We also offer a range of tailored training and development opportunities post-appointment to support you in your role and help you build your career.

This role requires strong administrative capability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR, supporting recruitment campaigns, and utilising a range of HR systems, databases, and technologies effectively.

About you:  
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and enjoys working collaboratively. You will take a practical approach to problem-solving, and build positive working relationships with colleagues and external contacts.
Working within the Resourcing and Development team, you will support varied recruitment and promotion processes.

The key focus of this role is: 

• Support the coordination and delivery of resourcing activities, including internal and external recruitment and promotion processes
• Liaise with a range of people internal and external to RBFRS
• Provide accurate, timely, and effective administrative support while managing expectations appropriately
• Serve as a first point of contact, responding to all queries efficiently, professionally, and with courtesy
• Use HR systems, learning management platforms, databases, and Microsoft 365 tools (including SharePoint) to input, maintain, and analyse data

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience): 

• Experience, knowledge and understanding of resourcing activities and processes and delivering these to the required standard, planning time and activity to meet deadlines, successfully executing a wide range of tasks
• Good general education (equivalent of 5 GCSE passes level C or above – must contain English Language and Mathematics)
• Ability to build positive and effective working relationships with colleagues and external contacts
• Knowledge of General Data Protection (GDPR) and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Proficient IT skills, ability to produce accurate documentation and records using MS 365 / Sharepoint products (particularly Excel) plus experience of using databases and systems to accurately enter, maintain and interrogate data
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to take applications from those interested in applying for the Wholetime Firefighter apprentice position.

Some weekend / evening working is required on occasion.

Application and selection process 

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

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Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification on application. 
 
The selection process will consist of a competency and behavioural based interview and role related task involving the use of Excel. 

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.

For further details about the role please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing, Promotion and Planning Lead at Otte@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application or with our promotion process please contact Amanda Gavin, HR & Recruitment Officer at gavina@rbfrs.co.uk

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CVs without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 15 June 2026. 
 
It is anticipated that the assessment process will take place 22, 23 and 25 June 2026. 
 
Start date: 20 July 2026. 

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

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Our Commitments: 
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement via this link.