People Coordinator – Fixed Term up to 30th September 2026 – Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; North East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A public safety organization is seeking a People Coordinator to support HR functions, boost workplace culture, and promote employee relations. Responsibilities include providing administrative support across the employee lifecycle and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in HR environments and strong people management skills. This part-time, fixed-term position is based in Tyne & Wear and offers a salary of £29,540 to £31,022 per annum plus benefits. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR and administrative tasks.
• Strong understanding of people processes and best practices.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative assistance throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Guide compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Assist in analysis and quality assurance of HR data.
• Cover other coordinator workloads as needed.
• Support employee relations activities.

Skills

HR environment experience

People management systems

Administrative work understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Report preparation

Job description

People Coordinator – Fixed Term up to 30th September 2026 – Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of People Coordinator.

Reporting directly to the People Partner, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a positive workplace culture, boosting morale and engagement and creating an employee experience that promotes the Service as an “Employer of Choice”.

You will also support our People and Culture Department in the implementation of strategies and initiatives that shape our culture, embed our organisational values, behaviours and beliefs and promote effective employee relations.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As a People Coordinator you will:

• Provide professional administrative assistance across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, training, and development.
• Provide advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Assist in the analysis, interpretation and quality assurance of all data and information relating to the HR function.
• Provide appropriate, reliable and timely advice and guidance, carry a personal caseload and cover the workload of the other Co‑ordinators as required, and promote cross‑functional activities within the wider team.
• Assist in employee relations activities, such as taking minutes in meetings and supporting employee relations activities and processes.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

• Working in an HR environment.
• Using relevant people management systems.
• Undertaking administrative work with a strong understanding of People processes and best practice.
• Engaging with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Preparing and producing comprehensive reports.

The Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline*

• Advert closes – Monday 5th January 2026 at 12 noon
• Notification of shortlist – W/C 5th January 2026
• Interview – 20th January 2026

*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

Salary: £29,540 to £31,022 per annum + benefits (Pro rata)

Contract type: Part Time, Fixed Term up to 30th September 2026