HR Assistant

Role Overview

This temporary HR Assistant position focuses on resourcing work and is being offered as maternity cover for up to 12 months. The role is based at Fire Service Headquarters in Ripley within the Human Resources department and reports to the Resourcing Manager.

Pay and Working Pattern

The post is graded at D with an annual salary of GBP 30,518 full time, adjusted pro rata to GBP 15,259 per year for 18.5 hours per week. Working days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. In some situations, you may be asked to work outside normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

About the Organisation

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service is an emergency service with more than 800 employees working toward the goal of Making Derbyshire Safer Together. The service is recognised as one of the country's stronger performers and was recently rated Good in 9 of 11 areas by HMICFRS. Its work spans emergency response, prevention, and support for frontline teams, with every role contributing to the wider community.

The organisation is guided by the values of Leadership, Respect, Integrity, Openness, Teamwork, and Ambition.

Main Purpose of the Role

This is a strong opportunity for someone with recruitment, resourcing, and HR experience to contribute to a collaborative, values-led environment. The successful person will support hiring and HR activities while helping improve processes and the candidate journey.

What the Role Involves

• Supporting recruitment and resourcing activity across the HR function.
• Working with managers, colleagues, and external contacts to maintain effective relationships.
• Handling HR and recruitment systems and keeping records accurate and up to date.
• Producing reports, analysing data, and supporting GDPR-compliant practice.
• Managing a varied workload, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Looking for practical ways to improve processes and the candidate experience.
• Travelling occasionally for work, with a pool car provided when required.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR or recruitment setting.
• Hands-on experience with recruitment or HR systems and accurate data management.
• Experience supporting recruitment processes and/or HR-related tasks.
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade A-C or equivalent, including English and Maths.

What Is Offered

• Flexible working hours.
• Agile working with 60% office-based working.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Annual leave of 28 days, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service.
• Free secure on-site parking.
• Health and wellbeing support, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
• Access to employee support networks.
• Enhanced maternity pay, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Occupational sick pay that increases with service, up to 6 months on full pay and 6 months on half pay after 5 years.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme and the Firefighters' Pension Scheme, with employer contributions.
• Eligibility for Additional Voluntary Contributions, offering tax advantages.

Additional Information

The closing date for applications is midnight on 5 July 2026.

This role is temporary maternity cover for up to 12 months.

A pool car will be available for any required travel.

The successful candidate may occasionally need to work beyond standard office hours.