Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service
People Advisor - Job Evaluation
Fixed term until 30 September 2026
Salary £36,124 - £37,938 per annum + benefits
About Us
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services. We pride ourselves in striving to “Create the Safest Community” and our dedicated and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
We are currently rated as good by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and we consider ourselves to be a high performing, innovative organisation that is well regarded by the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business.
The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
About the role
Working with the People and Culture Department, we are currently recruiting a People Advisor to join our dedicated Job Evaluation project team. In this role, you will work closely with the People Partner to support the successful delivery of a high-quality job evaluation service. You will also provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees, ensuring compliance with HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.
We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.
As a People Advisor – Job Evaluation you will:
* Contribute to the effective planning, delivery and implementation of the job evaluation project
* Provide high quality advice and guidance to managers and employees in accordance with HR policies, procedures and relevant legislation
* Work collaboratively with colleagues in People and Culture, managers, trade union representatives and other stakeholders to achieve key project milestones
* Draft, manage and coordinate project communications and supporting documentation
We are seeking a candidate who has:
* CIPD level 3 qualification (or higher) or equivalent relevant experience
* Proven experience in providing HR advice and guidance to managers
* Sound knowledge of current employment legislation and HR best practices
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
* Excellent attention to detail and confidence in handling confidential and sensitive information
* Proficient in using HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office applications
The Selection Process
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline*
Advert closes - Monday 7 July 2025 at 12 noon
Notification of shortlist - Friday 11 July 2025
Interview - Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd July 2025
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change