JOIN CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE AS OUR PEOPLE PARTNER (SOUTH)
- £39,545 - £44,117 pa (pro rata for part time hours)
- 30 - 37 Hours per week
- Permanent
- Huntingdon
Take your career further with a Service that puts people first.
Being part of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) isn’t just about fighting fires - it’s about also making a difference through innovation, technology and collaboration. We’re looking for a People Partner. This is your chance to apply your skills where it really matters. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference all the while growing your career, CFRS could be the perfect place for you.
Why Choose CFRS?
At CFRS, our people are our greatest strength. We take pride in our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development.
A Service that values you:
94% of our employees care about the future of CFRS
88% are proud to work for CFRS
78% would recommend CFRS as a great place to work
A culture that inspires and motivates:
81% our people would still like to be working here in two years’ time
83% feel motivated to give their best every day
82% are satisfied with CFRS as an employer
Opportunities for growth – whether it’s learning new technologies, supporting projects, or gaining industry certifications, we support professional development every step of the way.
A culture of innovation and inclusion – we foster an environment where your ideas matter, and where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to excel.
About The Role
Are you a HR professional looking for something different? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of modern and progressive Fire and Rescue Service.
If you like every day being different and want to work with our dynamic front-line colleagues, support teams and the community then this role would be great for you!
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our People Team. You will be joining our enthusiastic, hardworking, small, and supportive People Partner team reporting to the People Manager. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and passionate towards HR/people practice as well as commitment and a positive approach to work.
You will be working alongside two other People Partners, and you will each support a designated geographical area of the County (North, Central & South Cambridgeshire). The available vacancy will cover the South of Cambridgeshire. These geographical areas will consist of designated stations, groups and support functions and the successful applicant will partner with leaders to help deliver a people focussed, professional HR service by coaching, advising, and supporting managers at all levels in all aspects of HR practice.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- South of Cambridgeshire
- Coaching and influencing managers from a people perspective, developing their people management and leadership skills.
- Being visible and proactive in building effective and credible working relationships with managers, employees, and representative bodies
- Working in collaboration with colleagues from the wider People Group and other stakeholders as appropriate
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an agile, dynamic environment, supporting a service that truly impacts the community.
About You:
You will have a clear passion for everything HR and bring that passion with you into CFRS. The Service is a fantastic, fun and unique organisation to be part of and your drive, experience and knowledge will help us on our journey.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, but the ideal person will have:
- Must have a CIPD qualification at Level 5 or actively working towards, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Previous experience of working in a HR partnering role
- A natural ability to be able to coach, advise and support managers at all levels
- Experience of working with internal stakeholders to develop creative and proactive HR solutions
- The ability to challenge individuals in a professional manner to improve leadership competence and confidence
- Experience of autonomously supporting complex ER cases
- Strong commitment to continuing professional development, demonstrated by evidence of ongoing personal learning and development.
- Ability to liaise professionally with people of all levels and across all sections of the organisation and develop constructive and credible working relationships with all employee groups, managers, and representative bodies.
WORKING LIFE AT CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE:
You don't have to wear a firefighter's uniform and run into burning buildings to play an important role in the Service. A role in our support functions offers the chance of build a challenging, rewarding career and the opportunity to give something back to the community. We’re a modern and progressive place to work and promote the right values and welcoming culture by:
- Ensure transparency and fairness in everything we do.
- We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
- We provide health and wellbeing support for everyone in the service.
- We have inclusion ambassadors and established working groups for protected characteristics and menopause.
ABOUT THE REWARDS/BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Health Cash Plan
- A competitive pension scheme
- Access to Blue Light Discount at hundreds of stores and events
- Access to Health Shield Perks discounts
- Family friendly policies – including flexible working
- Hybrid working - at least 3 days a week working from one of our Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue locations, to suit the requirements of the role.
- Great learning and development opportunities
- 28 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Parking (site specific)
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this opportunity submit your CV and Covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role against the 'About You' section of this advert).
*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.
We have the right to close this advert at any time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £39,545.00-£44,117.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a full, current driving licence? (Reasonable adjustment will be made for disabled candidates within the requirements of the Equality Act. However, it is essential that the successful candidate can travel to any part of the county in addition to their contractual base, on a weekly basis).
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Huntingdon PE29 2NA
Reference ID: CFRS/PP/Aug2025
