CFRS0166 Resourcing, Talent and Wellbeing Lead – Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in England is seeking a Resourcing, Talent and Wellbeing Lead. This role involves managing a dedicated team and implementing key policies to enhance recruitment practices and promote employee wellbeing and inclusion. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for people, ready to make a positive impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic thinker with experience in resourcing and wellbeing.
• Ability to manage and deliver recruitment and talent management activities.
• Experience in collaborating with stakeholders and promoting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of resourcing and wellbeing policies.
• Manage recruitment and talent management activities.
• Provide expert advice on resourcing and wellbeing matters.

Job description

Overview

As our Resourcing, Talent and Wellbeing Lead, you’ll manage a dedicated team responsible for recruitment and fitness, and play a hands-on role in resourcing at all levels. You’ll be instrumental in writing and implementing key policies that support our people strategy – from attracting top talent to promoting a culture of wellbeing and inclusion, monitoring key data and delivering training across all levels of our service.

This role offers the chance to make a real impact, working closely with teams across CFRS to ensure our people feel supported, valued, and empowered to perform at their best.

If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for people and a drive to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic resourcing, talent, and wellbeing policies and initiatives across CFRS.
• Manage and deliver recruitment, promotion, talent management, and wellbeing activities, ensuring alignment with service needs.
• Support and educate managers on best practice in resourcing practices, promoting consistency and compliance.
• Provide expert advice on resourcing, talent, and wellbeing matters, including interpretation of policies and legislation.
• Use data and metrics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Service Delivery, Learning and Development, Senior Leadership, and trade unions.
• Represent CFRS at local, regional, and national forums on resourcing and wellbeing.

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