Recruitment Manager (12 month ftc)

Networking Women in the Fire Service; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Gym access

Hybrid working

Real Living Wage employer

Job summary

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is recruiting a Recruitment Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract at Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw. The role is hybrid, combining office-based and home working, with a salary of £40,444 to £43,149 per year plus 8% market supplement.

You will lead the recruitment function, shaping inclusive campaigns, workforce planning and data-led reporting to support operational readiness and community representation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading recruitment in a large organisation.
• Experience in workforce planning and inclusive campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and public sector practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage recruitment across West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.
• Ensure inclusive, efficient and legally compliant recruitment processes.
• Support operational readiness and workforce diversity and community representation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Workforce planning

Employment law

Data analysis

Job description

Recruitment Manager.

12-month fixed term contract.

Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw / Hybrid working.

£40,444 to £43,149 per annum plus 8% market supplement.

Join West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and make a real difference to our service and our communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s leading fire and rescue services, playing a vital role in making West Yorkshire safer. At West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) we believe everyone has a part to play, and we are looking for a dynamic and compassionate recruitment professional to join our People and Culture Directorate.

As Recruitment Manager, you'll be at the heart of our service, with the unique job satisfaction of knowing that you are directly contributing to the recruitment of our skilled and talented workforce, and the safety and wellbeing of the people of West Yorkshire.

What you’ll do:

Lead and manage the recruitment function across West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, ensuring the delivery of inclusive, efficient and legally compliant recruitment processes that support operational readiness, workforce diversity and community representation.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience of leading on recruitment across a large and complex organisation.
• Experience of workforce planning and designing and delivering inclusive recruitment campaigns accordingly.
• A strong understanding of employment law, equality and diversity legislation and public sector practices.
• Experience of analysing complex data and reporting on metrics in relation to recruitment and selection.

What we offer:

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes a fantastic newly built Headquarters working environment, training and development opportunities, generous holiday entitlement, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program.

Job share applicants are welcome to apply.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you'll work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Joining a first‑rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation; we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning, and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially & ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a 'Real Living Wage' employer.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.