People Officer

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A public safety organization seeks a People Officer for a part-time job share. This role involves supporting recruitment services and supervising a small team. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration and a passion for HR practices. The position offers flexible working hours and a supportive environment to enhance personal and professional growth. The successful candidate will embody the organization's values focused on making South Yorkshire safer and stronger.

Benefits

28 days annual leave pro-rata plus bank holidays

Flexi time and agile working opportunities

Qualifications

• Good understanding of recruitment and selection processes.
• Experience in applying administration procedures to provide a quality service.
• Passion for people and HR practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the People Services Team Leader in providing recruitment services.
• Supervise a small team within the Recruitment department.
• Act with honesty, integrity, and respect.

Skills

Understanding of people processes

Commitment to HR practices

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

People Officer (recruitment & selection) Job share – South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

Post Title: People Officer (Recruitment and Selection) Job Share
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 5 (£28,598 – £31,022 pro rata) Actual part time equivalent £14,299 – £15,511
Hours: Part Time Job Share, 18.5 hours per week
Work Pattern: Weds – Fri (Flexi Time) 3.7 hours Weds, 7.4 hours Thurs – Fri
Location: Agile working (Home / CHQ, Eyre Street Sheffield)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time People Officer on a job share basis within our Recruitment team. The Recruitment team is an integral part of the People function which is positioned at the heart of transformation and delivering a culture that encourages flexibility, learning and empowerment.

Based at our Headquarters and supervising a small team you will support the People Services Team Leader in the provision of a high quality, effective and efficient customer-focused recruitment transaction service for all employees and stakeholders.

With an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent, you will have a good understanding of people processes, particularly in relation to recruitment and selection and proven experience of applying administration procedures and systems to provide a quality service.

Your style and approach will reflect our values and aspirations, acting with honesty, integrity and respect. We are looking for someone with a real passion for people and HR practice who is committed to our vision of making South Yorkshire safer and stronger and this is a perfect opportunity for someone who is interested in taking the next step in their HR career.

For more information about the role contact Nicola Borrill, People Services Team Leader, on 07917307718.

To apply please download a copy the application form and the Job Description / Person Specification.
Within your application please detail how your skills and experience meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification with examples.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 Hours on Monday 2nd February 2026.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days plus bank holidays in addition to this.

Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.