Resourcing and Succession Assistant (up to 12 Months Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover)
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Benefits
* Salary: £28,142 – £32,061 per annum (Grade 3)
* Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
* Location: Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading and other work locations as required
* Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme
About The Role
We are seeking a Resourcing and Succession Assistant within the Resourcing and Development team; this role offers the opportunity to start your journey to build and develop a career whilst working in the Human Resources and Learning and Development department of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS).
This varied role offers the opportunity to get involved in multi-stage operational recruitment and promotion processes. You will play an important part in supporting the attraction, recruitment, and progression of our operational workforce, helping individuals at key stages of their careers within the Service.
You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic and evolving environment, while being part of an organisation that prioritises the training, development and wellbeing of its employees.
Our friendly and supportive team works within a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture, with some flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. We also offer a range of tailored training and development opportunities post-appointment to support you in your role and help you build your career.
This role requires strong administrative capability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR, supporting recruitment campaigns, and utilising a range of HR systems, databases, and technologies effectively.
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and enjoys working collaboratively. You will take a practical approach to problem‑solving, and build positive working relationships with colleagues and external contacts.
Working within the Resourcing and Development team, you will support varied recruitment and promotion processes.
The Key Focus Of This Role Is
* Support the coordination and delivery of resourcing activities, including internal and external recruitment and promotion processes
* Liaise with a range of people internal and external to RBFRS
* Provide accurate, timely, and effective administrative support while managing expectations appropriately
* Serve as a first point of contact, responding to all queries efficiently, professionally, and with courtesy
* Use HR systems, learning management platforms, databases, and Microsoft 365 tools (including SharePoint) to input, maintain, and analyse data
Key Role Requirements (knowledge, Skills And Experience)
* Experience, knowledge and understanding of resourcing activities and processes and delivering these to the required standard, planning time and activity to meet deadlines, successfully executing a wide range of tasks
* Good general education (equivalent of 5 GCSE passes level C or above – must contain English Language and Mathematics)
* Ability to build positive and effective working relationships with colleagues and external contacts
* Knowledge of General Data Protection (GDPR) and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information
* Proficient IT skills, ability to produce accurate documentation and records using MS 365 / SharePoint products (particularly Excel) plus experience of using databases and systems to accurately enter, maintain and interrogate data
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
* Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to take applications from those interested in applying for the Wholetime Firefighter apprentice position.
* Some weekend / evening working is required on occasion.
Our Commitments
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity. All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.
Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.
All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.
Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement on recruitment.
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