People Administrator

The Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in England seeks a People Administrator to provide high-quality administrative support across the People Directorate. Responsibilities include managing employee lifecycle processes, coordinating recruitment campaigns, and ensuring excellent service at the People Helpdesk. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office. The role offers a fixed-term contract with competitive salary and several employee benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Good Annual Leave Entitlement

Employee Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health

Onsite Gym Facilities

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong administrative skills.
• Experience supporting HR operations and recruitment.
• Able to manage data and maintain accurate HR records.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee lifecycle processes like starters and leavers.
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns and onboarding activities.
• Respond to queries via the People Helpdesk ensuring excellent service.

Skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office

Customer-focused

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English

CIPD Level 3 (working towards) or equivalent experience

Tools

HR systems (e.g., iTrent, PDR Pro)

Microsoft Office

Job description

People Administrator (Fixed-Term)
Job reference: VAC (Apply online only)
Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD
Salary: £27,449 to £27,955 Per Annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37-Hour Week
Contract: Fixed-Term (ASAP to 31 March 2026)
Package: Local Government Pension Scheme, Good Annual Leave Entitlement, Employee Benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, Onsite Gym Facilities

Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and passionate about delivering excellent service? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy supporting people processes that make a real difference, we d love to hear from you!

About Us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 Fire Stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community will you join us?

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

As a People Administrator, you l’ll provide high-quality, confidential administrative support across the People Directorate. You ll be the first point of contact for queries, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee data, and supporting key processes, such as recruitment, onboarding, training, and wellbeing initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering employee lifecycle processes (starters, leavers, changes)
• Coordinating recruitment campaigns and onboarding activities
• Maintaining accurate records in HR systems (e.g., iTrent, PDR Pro)
• Supporting training and development events and e-learning administration
• Assisting with occupational health referrals and wellbeing initiatives
• Responding to queries via the People Helpdesk and ensuring excellent customer service

About You

• Organised and detail-oriented, with strong administrative skills
• Customer-focused, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office, with a good understanding of GDPR and data protection
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment
• Holds a full driving licence

Experience & Qualifications Required

• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
• CIPD Level 3 (working towards) or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting HR operations, recruitment, training and data management

Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 1 December 2025

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 1 December 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 adaptations 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 & 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.