An opportunity has arisen within South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue for a part-time (0.8FTE) People Partner to join our Organisation Development (OD) team within the People Function.
Team development and expansion have enabled this role, and you will join us at an exciting time where an inclusive culture and good ethical practices are embedded in everything we do.
Your role is to develop, review, maintain and scrutinise People Function Policies and related guidance documentation to help shape legislative and best practice compliance across SYFR. You will contribute to the delivery of the service’s People Strategy and be a positive and proactive member of the people’s function by supporting the people management team to provide customer-focused, timely, comprehensive and pragmatic support to employees and line managers in line with service priorities, policies, procedures and legal requirements.
You will have opportunity to also support other OD areas including Workforce Development and Progression and Equality Impact Assessment.
You should have an interest in policy and process in addition to keeping abreast of legislative developments and research. An ability to benchmark and an eye for detail and sound ICT skills to prepare, share, track and monitor to ensure compliance, are all ideal skills to hold.
CIPD qualified, you will be an experienced People professional with an understanding of OD and employment law. Ideally you will have experience of developing and implementing policies, engaging with rep bodies and consultative forums, be self-motivated with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications coupled with a style and approach that will reflect our values and aspirations, acting with honesty, integrity and respect.
The permanent post will be based at our central Headquarters (Sheffield), but with home/agile working across districts and in line with calendar commitments. There is flexibility in terms of hours/days worked over the Mon-Fri period.
Within your application, please detail how your skills and experience meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification with examples.
Closing date for applications is 0900 hours on Wednesday 10 September 2025.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held 22nd September 2025 however this may be subject to change.
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year (pro-rata).
All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.
Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.