Hr adviser (service support) – royal berkshire fire and rescue service

HR Adviser (Service Support) – Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

(Maternity cover – up to 12 months)

This is an exciting opportunity to join Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) as an HR Adviser on a fixed‑term basis, supporting a professional and high‑performing HR team. You will play an important role in delivering high‑quality HR advice and support across a broad range of employment and service matters, while also contributing to payroll, pensions and key organisational projects.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding HR role where you can make a real contribution, and you have strong digital skills including Microsoft Office and HR systems, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

About you

We are seeking a motivated, professional and detail‑oriented HR practitioner with a strong generalist background. You will enjoy working collaboratively, have a solutions‑focused mindset, and be confident providing advice on a wide range of HR matters.

You will bring

• Experience as an HR Adviser or in a similar generalist HR role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• The ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Confidence in handling sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy and professionalism, including difficult situations

Key role requirements

• Ability to interpret and advise on legal, contractual and regional documents
• Knowledge of employment law
• Experience handling sensitive employment cases, including discipline and grievances
• Experience advising on employment law and case law

Closing date for applications is 0900 hours 13 July 2026.

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 13 July 2026.

Anticipated start date: Late August 2026.

For further details about the role please contact Emma Scott, Senior HR Adviser, (Service Provision) at scotte@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our promotion process please contact Amanda Gavin at gavina@rbfrs.co.uk or by phone 01189 4550 for an informal discussion.