Recruitment Advisor (Corporate) – Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A public safety organization is seeking a Recruitment Advisor (Corporate) to provide recruitment support and HR advice. The role involves advising on job vacancies, overseeing recruitment processes, and contributing to HR projects. Candidates should have a Level 3 HR qualification and relevant experience in HR settings. This part-time position offers flexible working arrangements and a salary between £15,768 and £16,571 based on 18.5 hours weekly, with excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexi time scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave

Health & well-being services

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of working in the HR environment at Level 3 or above.
• Broad knowledge of HR with experience providing advice.
• Experience in best practices related to recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide recruitment and selection advice to managers and employees.
• Oversee the progression of job vacancies and advertising.
• Participate in HR projects related to recruitment.

Skills

Advice and guidance in HR setting

Knowledge of employment legislation

Meeting best practice guidelines

Education

Post specific qualification at Level 3 or above

Job description

Recruitment Advisor (Corporate) – Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Hours:Part Time – 18.5 hours per week – working pattern to be agreed with the successful postholder but to include a minimum of 3 days per week

Please outline your preferred working pattern on your application form

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Dorchester Support Offices, Poundbury OR Service Headquarters, Salisbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend your service premises approximately 2 days a month for key activities and meetings

Join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service as aRecruitment Advisor (Corporate) and help shape the teams that keep our communities safe.

From advising on job adverts and pre-employment checks to supporting process changes and best practice updates, you’ll play a key part in building a strong, diverse workforce. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to project and policy development, making this a role where your ideas really matter.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

If you’re passionate about people and thrive on delivering exceptional recruitment support, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 25 January 2026 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Wednesday 4 / Thursday 5 / Friday 6 February 2026. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

• Provide recruitment and selection advice and support to Line Managers, People Partners and all employees. Investigate and resolve a wide range of workforce planning, recruitment and induction related issues in a fair and consistent manner (for example ensuring that staff postings/transfers and job vacancy information is accurate and up to date, and reviewing and responding to customer feedback)
• Advise on, oversee and have responsibility for the progression of job vacancies, including advertising options and pre-employment checks (external and internal). This includes; procedures, processes, guidance (manuals) and delivering training. Liaise with other stakeholders to ensure recruitment timelines are met e.g. Occupational Health and respective training centres
• Participate in any HR related projects or policy and procedure development associated with recruitment and induction as required

What makes you our ideal Recruitment Advisor (Corporate)?

• Post specific qualification at Level 3 or above, or relevant experience of working in the HR environment at that level
• Broad knowledge of working in an HR environment with experience of providing advice and guidance in an HR setting
• Experience of meeting best practice guidelines and employment legislation requirements, minimising organisational risk

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

• You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. You will be required to attend recruitment activities and meetings at offices and fire stations across Dorset and Wiltshire approximately 2 days a month.
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
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Salary: Part time salary based on 18.5 hours per week: £15,768 - £16,571 per annum (rising by annual increments to £16,571)

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