Human Resources Business Partner

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Annual leave

Generous pension

Flexitime

Hybrid working

Job summary

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner based at our Preston HQ. The role offers flexitime with some hybrid-working and a 36.25-hour week, with salary of £44,075–£48,226 and on-site working.

You will provide strategic HR guidance to managers, develop high-quality policies and reports, and support delivery of departmental and corporate objectives, requiring CIPD membership or equivalent. Evening/weekend attendance may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Human Resources and providing professional advice to line managers.
• CIPD Associate Member or equivalent qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support managers to lead their people effectively.
• Develop high-quality HR policies and reports.
• Contribute to departmental goals and corporate objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Policy development

Advisory to line managers

Education

Associate CIPD Member or equivalent

Job description

Service Headquarters, Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3LH

Working arrangements:

36.25 hours per week, with a flexitime scheme in operation

11:59pm, 31 August 2026

We are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our inclusive, values-driven public sector organisation, which has a strong organisational culture. Benefits include free car parking, generous annual leave, a generous pension scheme, flexitime and the opportunity for some hybrid working.

You will work across a broad range of Human Resources activity, coaching and supporting managers to lead their people effectively and contribute to departmental goals and LFRS corporate objectives.

Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, strong written communication skills, and the ability to produce high-quality policies and reports. Previous experience in Human Resources, including providing professional advice and guidance to line managers, is essential. Candidates must also be an Associate Member of the CIPD or hold an equivalent qualification.

The post holder may occasionally be required to attend meetings or events during evenings and weekends.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on 31 August 2026. However, we reserve the right to close the advert prior to this if sufficient quality applications have been received.

We anticipate interviews to take place w/c 14 September 2026.

Further Information

This post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service*.

Diversity matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. We aim to attract the widest range of people to work with us because a more diverse workforce helps us better serve our communities. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief, or age. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

This post has been advertised internally and externally.

*With effect from 6 July 2023, Fire & Rescue Authorities have been listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975, meaning that all LFRS roles are subject to a Standard Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as a minimum. Some roles within the Service will be eligible for a higher level check depending on the duties of the role.

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Human Resources Business Partner

Company: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

Salary: £44,075 - £48,226

Hours: Full-time

Location: Preston, PR2 3LH

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 11 Aug 2026

Closing date: 31 Aug 2026

Summary

Location: Service Headquarters, Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3LH

Salary: Grade 8, Spinal Column Points 33–37, £44,075–£48,226

Working arrangements: 36.25 hours per week, with a flexitime scheme in operation

Closing date: 11:59pm, 31 August 2026

Job Details

We are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our inclusive, values-driven public sector organisation, which has a strong organisational culture. Benefits include free car parking, generous annual leave, a generous pension scheme, flexitime and the opportunity for some hybrid working.

You will work across a broad range of Human Resources activity, coaching and supporting managers to lead their people effectively and contribute to departmental goals and LFRS corporate objectives.

Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, strong written communication skills, and the ability to produce high-quality policies and reports. Previous experience in Human Resources, including providing professional advice and guidance to line managers, is essential. Candidates must also be an Associate Member of the CIPD or hold an equivalent qualification.

The post holder may occasionally be required to attend meetings or events during evenings and weekends.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on 31 August 2026. However, we reserve the right to close the advert prior to this if sufficient quality applications have been received.

We anticipate interviews to take place w/c 14 September 2026.

Further Information

This post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service*.

Diversity matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. We aim to attract the widest range of people to work with us because a more diverse workforce helps us better serve our communities. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief, or age. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

This post has been advertised internally and externally.

*With effect from 6 July 2023, Fire & Rescue Authorities have been listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975, meaning that all LFRS roles are subject to a Standard Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as a minimum. Some roles within the Service will be eligible for a higher level check depending on the duties of the role.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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