HR Administrator – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Arnold; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Arnold is seeking an enthusiastic HR Administrator to provide high-quality administration support to its fast-paced Human Resources department. The successful candidate will coordinate recruitment and maintain employee records, ensuring excellent support to the HR team. We welcome applications from those with HR knowledge or general administration experience. Join us to make a difference in creating safer communities. This position is full-time with a competitive salary range of £27,254 – £29,064.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Experience in HR administration would be beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to prioritize workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administration support to the HR department.
• Coordinate recruitment and promotion processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and databases.
• Assist with general office duties.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Customer service skills

HR knowledge

Time management

Job description

HR Administrator – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

HR Administrator
Grade 3: £27,254 – £29,064
37 hours: Monday – Friday (Full Time)
Permanent
Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8PP

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are seeking an enthusiastic administrator to provide high quality and comprehensive administration support to our fast‑paced Human Resources department. As a valued member of our HR team, you will help us provide a first‑class HR service to NFRS and you will be given the opportunities to develop your skills within an HR environment.

The successful candidate will join a varied and fast paced role. Supported by a team, you will take part in a variety of HR and administration activities such as recruitment & promotion process, maintenance of employee records on our HR system, issuing formal correspondence and helping to coordinate various HR processes.

If you are ambitious and believe you have the skills for the role, why not come and make a difference by supporting NFRS in its aim of creating safer communities!

The role of a HR Administrator

Help co‑coordinate recruitment and promotion processes. Maintain databases, extract reports and ensure accurate employee records whilst carrying out everyday HR processes such as starters, leavers and contractual variances. Support a friendly and driven workforce with HR queries. Provide administration support to the wider HR team and assist with general office duties.

Experience/Qualification

• Ideally you would have a background in HR administration but this is not essential! We encourage all applications from candidates who have generalist HR knowledge/qualifications/experience or previous administration experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• A comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications and in inputting and extracting information from a database.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and effectively organise work to reach deadlines.
• An understanding of how to provide excellent customer service.
• A strong awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• We would also love to hear from candidates who have previous experience working within the public sector, but this is not a deal breaker!
• A flexible approach to working with the ability to travel around the county of Nottinghamshire (reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled candidates).

Closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026.

Interview dates: W/C 2nd February 2026.