People Partner (Culture and Engagement)

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional emergency service is looking for a People Partner specializing in Culture and Engagement, based in Sheffield. The role involves implementing 360° feedback processes and managing staff engagement surveys. Candidates should have strong organisational development skills and a CIPD qualification. This fixed-term contract offers competitive pay and benefits like flexible working hours, annual leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexi time and agile working options

Free on-site gym access

Local Government Pension Scheme participation

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering OD initiatives and large-scale surveys.
• Ability to manage feedback processes effectively.
• Strong knowledge of how culture impacts organisational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of 360° Feedback processes.
• Monitor progress against Culture Action Plan initiatives.
• Deliver Leadership and Management training.

Skills

Organisational Development

Project Management

Communication

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards

Job description

Post Title

People Partner – Culture and Engagement

Key Details

• Contract: Fixed-term contract for 16 months
• Salary: Grade 8 (£39,862 - £42,839)
• Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time)
• Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
• Location: South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Central Headquarters, 197 Eyre Street, Sheffield, S1 3FG / Agile working

About the role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our People Function for an experienced organisational development professional to drive forward key priorities within our Culture Programme.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the implementation of our new organisation wide 360° Feedback process and oversee the launch and ongoing management of our staff engagement survey. You will also be responsible for monitoring progress against our Culture Action Plan, ensuring we deliver initiatives that reflect our vision, values, and commitment to a positive workplace culture. You will lead on elements of our Leadership and Management training delivery and contribute to building the confidence of our leaders through skills development. This is a chance to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the development of our service.

Qualifications

To succeed, you will bring strong knowledge of Organisational Development (OD) interventions and a clear understanding of how culture underpins organisational effectiveness. You will have hands on experience delivering OD initiatives, including large scale surveys and the coordination and management of 360° and other feedback processes. You will be CIPD qualified (or working towards a relevant qualification) and able to demonstrate a consistent track record of delivering programme objectives proactively and reliably. Highly motivated and organised, you will be confident in setting priorities, achieving key targets, and evaluating impact. The role requires a high degree of autonomy, drawing on your professional judgement and expertise to shape activity.

Application Process

For more information about the role contact Fran Edmonds, Senior People Partner, Organisation Development via email on [e-mail]. A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at [e-mail]. To apply for the post, please submit your CV along with a covering letter to [e-mail]. Your covering letter should explain how your knowledge and experience meet the criteria within the person specification. If you do not include this information, your application may not meet the requirements within the shortlisting criteria. Please limit your covering letter to a maximum of two A4 pages. If you would prefer to submit an application form, please contact recruitment at [e-mail] . Closing date for applications is 0900 hours on Wednesday 11th February 2026.

Benefits

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro‑rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days plus bank holidays in addition to this. Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year. All eligible corporate staff are auto‑enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website. Other benefits include enhanced sick pay, access to free on‑site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

EEO Statement

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision‑making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration. Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre‑employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.