People Business Partner – Workforce Development

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire service in the Southeast of England is seeking a dynamic individual to enhance their workforce development and coaching initiatives. This full-time role involves designing programs for managers and fostering a culture of coaching. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a degree-level education, and extensive HR experience. Join a diverse team committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, focusing on coaching and workforce development.
• Experience in implementing successful partnership projects with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage a program for managers to enhance their people management skills.
• Create and manage a coaching and mentoring proposition to support employee development.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Education

Degree level education

Award in Education and Training (AET)

Level 5 Coaching

GCSE in Maths and English

Job description

Closing date: 25 May 2025 at midnight.

Fixed Term: 9 months

Full Time: 37 hours per week

Salary: £43,182 – £44,262 per annum

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!

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

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anna Collett at [e-mail]

Interviews: 2nd June 2025

How to Apply:

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. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact [e-mail].

For further information about the role please review the job description.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

Applications should be made via the e-recruitment system.

Abatement and Protected Pension:

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’spension,before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.