People Administrator (Fixed-Term)
Job reference: VAC (Apply online only)
Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD
Salary: £27,449 to £27,955 Per Annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37-Hour Week
Contract: Fixed-Term ( ASAP to 31 March 2026)
Package: Local Government Pension Scheme | Good Annual Leave Entitlement | Employee Benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Onsite Gym Facilities
Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and passionate about delivering excellent service? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy supporting people processes that make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 Fire Stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?
Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.
About the Role
As a People Administrator, you’ll provide high-quality, confidential administrative support across the People Directorate. You’ll be the first point of contact for queries, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee data, and supporting key processes, such as recruitment, onboarding, training, and wellbeing initiatives.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Administering employee lifecycle processes (starters, leavers, changes)
* Coordinating recruitment campaigns and onboarding activities
* Maintaining accurate records in HR systems (e.g., iTrent, PDR Pro)
* Supporting training and development events and e-learning administration
* Assisting with occupational health referrals and wellbeing initiatives
* Responding to queries via the People Helpdesk and ensuring excellent customer service
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Organised and detail-oriented, with strong administrative skills
* Customer-focused, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office, with a good understanding of GDPR and data protection
* Able to work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment
* Holds a full driving licence
Experience & Qualifications Required
* GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
* CIPD Level 3 (working towards) or equivalent experience
* Experience supporting HR operations, recruitment, training and data management
Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 28 November 2025
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 1 December 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability are welcome.
If there are any adaptations or adjustments we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.
Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check.
Abatement & Protected Pension
If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.
No agencies please