Vacancies
Every day we’re helping to save lives and keep the community safe – and not only by fighting fires. At Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are a variety of opportunities to help us deliver high quality, sustainable services to our communities.
Current vacancies
On-Call
firefighter
HR Officer (employee relations)
HR Officer (Development)
HR Officer (Employee Relations)
Do you have proven experience of advising managers on HR policies and processes? Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and handle sensitive situations?
Pay: £26,421 – £28,770
Scale: 5
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Service Headquarters, Hindlip, Worcester
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy and friendly HR & Development team. As the HR Officer (Employee Relations), you will play a key role in providing employee relations support to managers across the organisation; providing consistent advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
The role will include assisting with case management relating to disciplinaries, grievances, performance and attendance, as well as reviewing and updating internal policies and procedures. You will also monitor, report on and maintain oversight of case progression to resolution.
You must have proven experience of advising managers on HR policies and processes, and will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism and aligned to our Core Code of Ethics.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the attachments to the application page. Applications are to be made online through WM Jobs. The closing date for application is at 23:59 on Sunday 15th September.
Reasons to join us
• Flexi-time scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours.
• Access to a local government pension scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days with 5 years’ continuous service
• Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card.
• Free car parking at HQ and Stations.
• Subsidised on-site gym at HQ.
The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check.
How to apply:
Apply online through our WM Jobs page.
For any further queries regarding the role or an informal discussion contact: Charlotte Graham, HR Operations Manager, cgraham@hwfire.org.uk.
Closing Date:
Sunday 15th September 2024 at 23:59
Interviews:
To be held w/c 30th September 2024.
HR Officer (Development)
Do you have a passion for Human Resources? Are you a motivated individual who can contribute to the successful delivery of learning and development solutions?
Pay: £26,421 – £28,770
Scale: 5
Hours: Part time, 18.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Service Headquarters, Hindlip, Worcester
We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy and friendly HR & Development team. The role of the HR Officer (Development) will be to support the effective delivery of learning and development solutions across the organisation.
This is a part-time position of 18.5 hours per week, providing flexibility for work-life balance. Our preference is these hours are worked over a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday..
A full job description and person specification can be found in the attachments to the application page. The closing date for application is at 23:59 on the 27th September .
Reasons to join us
• Flexi-time scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours.
• Access to a local government pension scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days with 5 years’ continuous service
• Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card.
• Free car parking at HQ and Stations.
• Subsidised on-site gym at HQ.
• Access to an Occupational Health Service
Candidates will need to undergo a mandatory security clearance check (NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check). We will also require a satisfactory Standard DBS Check and social media check as part of our pre-employment process.
How to apply:
Apply online through our WM Jobs page.
For any further queries regarding the role or an informal discussion contact: Kathryn Robb, People Development Manager, KRobb@hwfire.org.uk
Closing Date:
Sunday 15th September 2024 at 23:59
Interviews:
To be held w/c 14th October 2024.
On-Call firefighter
How can I find out more about the On-Call firefighter role?
Take a look at the information about becoming an On-Call firefighter, and also read the case studies of some of our current on-call crew. To find out more, you can register your interest with us here expression of interest form, we will contact you for a chat about the role or we’ll invite you to an awareness session. Awareness sessions are arranged to give anyone interested more information about the role, the selection process and the organisation. Sessions last approximately 2 hours.
Please be aware that from 1 November 2023 those newly appointed to the role of an On-Call firefighter will be required to undertake a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and this will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.
From 1 September 2023 those newly appointed to the role of On-Call firefighter will be required to undertake a Social Media screening check. This will be carried out during the pre employment checks stage of the recruitment process and will be arranged by the Recruitment Team.
If you have any questions regarding these checks please contact recruitment@hwfire.org.uk
Awareness / Recruitment Sessions:
Attending an On-Call Recruitment Session is the first stage in the recruitment process. You will visit a local fire station where the role will be explained in greater detail. There will be current serving On-call firefighters as well as On-Call support officers on hand to answer any questions you may have.
You will receive a presentation on the requirements of the role as well as the benefits you can expect from joining Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.
Following the presentation there will be the opportunity to become familiar with and have a go at the national firefighter selection tests. These are the physical job-related tests that will need to be completed further on in the recruitment process.
To take part we advise you to wear suitable sports and footwear.
Find out more about becoming an On-Call firefighter at one of our Recruitment events.
To find out more about how on-call works, please see our FAQs.
Registering your interest
If you would like to register your interest please complete an expression of interest form.
If you have any queries, please contact the On-Call Recruitment Team at oncalldutysupport@hwfire.org.uk.
For more information about on-call firefighters please visit our On-Call firefighter page.