Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join us and enhance our excellent team based in Exeter. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis (37 hours per week). In return you will receive a competitive salary of GBP48,587 - GBP52,252 per annum. For an excellent candidate we will consider a market supplement to the salary range stated for this role.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.

Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce.

About the role:

As our Senior Human Resources Business Partner (SHRBP) you will provide a tactical interface between People Services and the Service to meet the strategic human resource needs of DSFRS. You will operate as the DSFRS Employee and Industrial relations expert and advise senior leaders on complex People matters as appropriate.

You will lead, guide and advise the HRBP team to provide high quality people management and development support across the Service, including employee relations & legislation, organisational development, talent management, succession planning, reward, employee development.

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Key responsibilities as an Senior Human Resources Business Partner:

Leading and managing the HRBP team to deliver high quality HR advice and guidance to leaders, managers and employees Leading People Services in the development and implementation of best practice policies, procedures and practices in line with employment law and government recommendations on all HR subject matters and issues Providing expert advice and guidance on core and complex employee relations issues and escalated cases as appropriate Providing expert industrial relations advice and guidance and lead appropriate HR actions to enable the delivery of service plans, projects and initiatives Leading on and championing the use of HR data to inform HR advice and provide insight for decision making and strategy development What we are looking for in our Senior Human Resources Business Partner:

Decisive Thinker - Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Is able to use information, insights and knowledge in a structured way using judgement wisely to identify options and make robust and defendable decisions Skilled Influencer - Demonstrates the ability to influence across a complex environment, to gain the necessary commitment, consensus and support from a wide range of diverse stakeholders in pursuit of organisation benefit Personally Credible - Builds a track record of reliable and valued support using relevant expertise and experience and does so with integrity and in an objective manner Driven to deliver - Demonstrates a consistent and strong bias to action, taking accountability for delivery of results both personally and/or with others Courage To Challenge - Shows courage and confidence to speak up, challenge others even when confronted with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances Collaborative - Works effectively and inclusively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders, customers, teams and individuals both within and outside of the organisation. Curious - Is open-minded with a bias and willingness to learn and enquire Emotional Resilience Self-awareness and optimism, ability to deal professionally with challenging situations Closing date: 2359hrs Friday 26th January 2024

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Senior Human Resources Business Partner please click 'apply' today, we would love to hear from you.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

How to apply:

You will be required to complete an application form and submit a supporting statement. As part of your supporting statement please ensure you provide evidence of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification. The evidence provided will be used to shortlist applications received.

Our values

As a Service and as individuals:

We are proud to help We are honest We are respectful We are working together Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.