HR Partner Contract Type : Permanent Salary : Grade G £41,771 - £47,181 per annum Location : Fire Service Headquarters, Ripley Hours : 37 hours per week Monday to Friday however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate. Department : Human Resources (HR) Reports to : Senior HR Partner - Operations Closing date: midnight on 10 May 2026 About Us : Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is an emergency service with a team of over 800 people working towards the vision of 'Making Derbyshire Safer Together'. We're proud to be one of the country's top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated 'Good' in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. Whether it's responding to emergencies, preventing incidents, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role makes a real difference. We work to our values of - Leadership, Respect, Integrity, Openness, Teamwork and Ambition This role will work in partnership with business areas to provide advice and deliver on all aspects of employee relations including complex casework, policy development, recruitment and projects. What we are looking for: An experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee relations. You will be confident in advising and influencing managers at all levels. The role requires someone who is resilient and professional, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex situations as well as being highly organised, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands. About the role: Working within the HR Services Team you will work in partnership with managers across the Service to deliver professional, HR advice and solutions that drive positive organisational change and performance. You will provide HR support across a wide range of employee relations matters, policy development, organisational change and people management initiatives, ensuring processes are inclusive and our people are supported, engaged and treated fairly. There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided. Required Qualifications and Experience: To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience: Experience of working in HR at an advisory level Experience of casework management and policy development Have a degree level HR related qualification / Level 5 CIPD qualification Full driving licence and ability to travel across Derbyshire What We Offer in Return: We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here's what you can expect when you join us: Flexible working hours. Agile working (60% office based). Family friendly policies. Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service. Free, secure on-site car parking. Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations. Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card. Employee support networks. Enhanced maternity pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria). Occupational sick pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months' full & 6 months' half after 5 years' service. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Pension Scheme (FPS) with generous employer contributions. Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 10 May 2026 Interviews will be held week commencing 18 May 2026.
May 08, 2026
Full time
HR Partner Contract Type : Permanent Salary : Grade G £41,771 - £47,181 per annum Location : Fire Service Headquarters, Ripley Hours : 37 hours per week Monday to Friday however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate. Department : Human Resources (HR) Reports to : Senior HR Partner - Operations Closing date: midnight on 10 May 2026 About Us : Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is an emergency service with a team of over 800 people working towards the vision of 'Making Derbyshire Safer Together'. We're proud to be one of the country's top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated 'Good' in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. Whether it's responding to emergencies, preventing incidents, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role makes a real difference. We work to our values of - Leadership, Respect, Integrity, Openness, Teamwork and Ambition This role will work in partnership with business areas to provide advice and deliver on all aspects of employee relations including complex casework, policy development, recruitment and projects. What we are looking for: An experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee relations. You will be confident in advising and influencing managers at all levels. The role requires someone who is resilient and professional, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex situations as well as being highly organised, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands. About the role: Working within the HR Services Team you will work in partnership with managers across the Service to deliver professional, HR advice and solutions that drive positive organisational change and performance. You will provide HR support across a wide range of employee relations matters, policy development, organisational change and people management initiatives, ensuring processes are inclusive and our people are supported, engaged and treated fairly. There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided. Required Qualifications and Experience: To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience: Experience of working in HR at an advisory level Experience of casework management and policy development Have a degree level HR related qualification / Level 5 CIPD qualification Full driving licence and ability to travel across Derbyshire What We Offer in Return: We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here's what you can expect when you join us: Flexible working hours. Agile working (60% office based). Family friendly policies. Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service. Free, secure on-site car parking. Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations. Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card. Employee support networks. Enhanced maternity pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria). Occupational sick pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months' full & 6 months' half after 5 years' service. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Pension Scheme (FPS) with generous employer contributions. Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 10 May 2026 Interviews will be held week commencing 18 May 2026.
HR Partner Contract Type : Permanent Salary : Grade G £41,771 - £47,181 per annum Location : Fire Service Headquarters, Ripley Hours : 37 hours per week Monday to Friday however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate. Department : Human Resources (HR) Reports to : Senior HR Partner - Operations Closing date: midnight on 10 May 2026 About Us : Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is an emergency service with a team of over 800 people working towards the vision of Making Derbyshire Safer Together . We re proud to be one of the country s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated Good in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. Whether it s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role makes a real difference. We work to our values of - Leadership, Respect, Integrity, Openness, Teamwork and Ambition This role will work in partnership with business areas to provide advice and deliver on all aspects of employee relations including complex casework, policy development, recruitment and projects. What we are looking for: An experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee relations. You will be confident in advising and influencing managers at all levels. The role requires someone who is resilient and professional, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex situations as well as being highly organised, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands. About the role: Working within the HR Services Team you will work in partnership with managers across the Service to deliver professional, HR advice and solutions that drive positive organisational change and performance. You will provide HR support across a wide range of employee relations matters, policy development, organisational change and people management initiatives, ensuring processes are inclusive and our people are supported, engaged and treated fairly. There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided. Required Qualifications and Experience: To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience: Experience of working in HR at an advisory level Experience of casework management and policy development Have a degree level HR related qualification / Level 5 CIPD qualification Full driving licence and ability to travel across Derbyshire What We Offer in Return: We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here s what you can expect when you join us: Flexible working hours. Agile working (60% office based). Family friendly policies. Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years service. Free, secure on-site car parking. Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations. Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card. Employee support networks. Enhanced maternity pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria). Occupational sick pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months full & 6 months half after 5 years service. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Pension Scheme (FPS) with generous employer contributions. Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 10 May 2026 Interviews will be held week commencing 18 May 2026.
May 02, 2026
Full time
HR Partner Contract Type : Permanent Salary : Grade G £41,771 - £47,181 per annum Location : Fire Service Headquarters, Ripley Hours : 37 hours per week Monday to Friday however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate. Department : Human Resources (HR) Reports to : Senior HR Partner - Operations Closing date: midnight on 10 May 2026 About Us : Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is an emergency service with a team of over 800 people working towards the vision of Making Derbyshire Safer Together . We re proud to be one of the country s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated Good in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. Whether it s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role makes a real difference. We work to our values of - Leadership, Respect, Integrity, Openness, Teamwork and Ambition This role will work in partnership with business areas to provide advice and deliver on all aspects of employee relations including complex casework, policy development, recruitment and projects. What we are looking for: An experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee relations. You will be confident in advising and influencing managers at all levels. The role requires someone who is resilient and professional, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex situations as well as being highly organised, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands. About the role: Working within the HR Services Team you will work in partnership with managers across the Service to deliver professional, HR advice and solutions that drive positive organisational change and performance. You will provide HR support across a wide range of employee relations matters, policy development, organisational change and people management initiatives, ensuring processes are inclusive and our people are supported, engaged and treated fairly. There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided. Required Qualifications and Experience: To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience: Experience of working in HR at an advisory level Experience of casework management and policy development Have a degree level HR related qualification / Level 5 CIPD qualification Full driving licence and ability to travel across Derbyshire What We Offer in Return: We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here s what you can expect when you join us: Flexible working hours. Agile working (60% office based). Family friendly policies. Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years service. Free, secure on-site car parking. Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations. Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card. Employee support networks. Enhanced maternity pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria). Occupational sick pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months full & 6 months half after 5 years service. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Pension Scheme (FPS) with generous employer contributions. Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 10 May 2026 Interviews will be held week commencing 18 May 2026.
Operational Wholetime Watch Manager B Location: Various Locations Salary : £48,202 per annum Vacancy Type : Full Time, Permanent (42 hours per week worked on a 9-day fortnight basis) Closing date: Thursday 21 May 2026. Interviews will commence onwards from Monday 08 June 2026. Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is a high achieving, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. We are looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who will help shape and lead the organisation in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service received by the people of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard. These opportunities are open to anyone who is a current local authority substantive competent Wholetime or On-Call Crew Manager looking for promotion, or existing Watch Managers looking to transfer. This process is specific to the posts advertised. Successful candidates will therefore only be offered these roles. Candidates are required to indicate which roles they would accept on the Jobtrain application form. All applicants must demonstrate the following: Evidence of aligning to the Core Values and Code of Ethics and applying them in your role as a Supervisory Manager and across the Service. Operational Competence Personal Impact Outstanding Leadership Service Delivery Organisational Effectiveness Provide examples of your successful performance when working at Supervisory Manager level. Evidence of personal development at Supervisory Manager level. Provide examples of successfully managing people at Supervisory Manager level. Competency in current role which includes completion of all development/training and currency in all core skills. Permanent roles will only be offered to candidates who meet the following criteria: Be competent at Level 1 Incident Command. Provide evidence of having achieved two IFE level 3 certificate papers at Diploma level which must include; L3D6 Fire Operations and Incident Command (mandatory) And either: L3D1 Fire Engineering Science or L3D2 Fire Safety. Temporary positions may be offered to candidates who can provide evidence of having achieved the mandatory IFE level 3 certificate paper at Diploma level - L3D6 Fire Operations and Incident Command (mandatory). Candidates who do not hold the appropriate IFE papers will not be able to enter the process. Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Examinations which can be found in the links at the end of the page. DFRS require successful candidates to complete the Leadership Programme. Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure The Leadership Programme which can be found in the links at the end of the page. In return we offer; Flexible working hours. Family friendly policies. Free, secure on-site car parking Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations. Employee discount scheme (Boost). Employee support networks. Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria). Ongoing training and development opportunities. Eligibility to join the Firefighters Pension Scheme Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant. Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained for the role to be undertaken safely. Specifically, the fitness requirements must be met as detailed in the DFRS Fitness Policy. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS), please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
Operational Wholetime Watch Manager B Location: Various Locations Salary : £48,202 per annum Vacancy Type : Full Time, Permanent (42 hours per week worked on a 9-day fortnight basis) Closing date: Thursday 21 May 2026. Interviews will commence onwards from Monday 08 June 2026. Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is a high achieving, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. We are looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who will help shape and lead the organisation in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service received by the people of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard. These opportunities are open to anyone who is a current local authority substantive competent Wholetime or On-Call Crew Manager looking for promotion, or existing Watch Managers looking to transfer. This process is specific to the posts advertised. Successful candidates will therefore only be offered these roles. Candidates are required to indicate which roles they would accept on the Jobtrain application form. All applicants must demonstrate the following: Evidence of aligning to the Core Values and Code of Ethics and applying them in your role as a Supervisory Manager and across the Service. Operational Competence Personal Impact Outstanding Leadership Service Delivery Organisational Effectiveness Provide examples of your successful performance when working at Supervisory Manager level. Evidence of personal development at Supervisory Manager level. Provide examples of successfully managing people at Supervisory Manager level. Competency in current role which includes completion of all development/training and currency in all core skills. Permanent roles will only be offered to candidates who meet the following criteria: Be competent at Level 1 Incident Command. Provide evidence of having achieved two IFE level 3 certificate papers at Diploma level which must include; L3D6 Fire Operations and Incident Command (mandatory) And either: L3D1 Fire Engineering Science or L3D2 Fire Safety. Temporary positions may be offered to candidates who can provide evidence of having achieved the mandatory IFE level 3 certificate paper at Diploma level - L3D6 Fire Operations and Incident Command (mandatory). Candidates who do not hold the appropriate IFE papers will not be able to enter the process. Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Examinations which can be found in the links at the end of the page. DFRS require successful candidates to complete the Leadership Programme. Further information is outlined in the Service Procedure The Leadership Programme which can be found in the links at the end of the page. In return we offer; Flexible working hours. Family friendly policies. Free, secure on-site car parking Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations. Employee discount scheme (Boost). Employee support networks. Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria). Ongoing training and development opportunities. Eligibility to join the Firefighters Pension Scheme Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant. Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained for the role to be undertaken safely. Specifically, the fitness requirements must be met as detailed in the DFRS Fitness Policy. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS), please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
