Are you passionate about developing people, supporting them to be their best and enthusiastic to learn new skills? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic, high-performing team? If so, we want to hear from you! People Business Partner - Workforce Development Job reference VAC000381 Location Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD Salary £43,182 to £44,262 per annum Package Full Time, 37-hour week - 9 Month Fixed Term Contract Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme | Good annual leave entitlement | Employee benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Onsite gym facilities About us Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Our firefighters operate from 19 fire stations across Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes. Not all lifesavers wear uniforms. We employ around 100 people from specialist support staff to education and fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us? You will be responsible for Designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive programme that equips managers with the skills and tools necessary to excel in their people management responsibilities. This role ensures that managers are held accountable for their performance in managing their teams and fostering a positive, productive work environment. You will also be responsible for creating, implementing, and managing a comprehensive coaching and mentoring proposition that supports employee development and fosters a culture of coaching across the service. This role involves working closely with leaders, managers, and employees to promote coaching practices that enhance performance, engagement, and career growth. About you We are looking for a focused, self-starting individual who is driven to influence change, with: Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting to audiences at all levels, writing reports, business cases and procedures Excellent attention to detail with a positive approach to problem solving Ability and skills to design and deliver reward & recognition programmes Great interpersonal skills Great customer service and a 'can do’ attitude The ability to work confidently within a busy team and to interact with individuals in a friendly, courteous manner and is tolerant in their approach Qualifications required Degree level education and/or extensive experience within the learning and development field. Award in Education and Training (AET) (PTLLS), working towards or prepared to achieve Level 5 Coaching or equivalent level of experience Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English Experience and skills required Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and workforce development Experience of implementing and delivering successful partnership projects with both internal and external partners Experience of managing (training) procurement processes Experience of coaching and supporting managers Application closing date: 25th May 2025 Interviews: 2nd June 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 adaptions 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 and 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.