Senior People Partner and Professional Standards Lead – West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and rescue service in West Yorkshire is seeking a Senior People Partner to drive employee relations and professional standards. This role offers job satisfaction through direct contribution to community safety and well-being. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in stakeholder management and a CIPD level 7 qualification. The position includes a competitive benefits package such as a Local Government Pension and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Access to an on-site gym

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in employee relations and consultation with trade unions.
• Experience representing the organization at a strategic level.
• Thorough understanding of HR best practices and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead the professional people partnering function across the service.
• Drive the success of over 1,450 colleagues.
• Focus on employee relations and professional standards.

Skills

Employee relations management

Stakeholder management

Business partnering

Influencing and collaboration

Education

CIPD level 7 qualification

Job description

Senior People Partner and Professional Standards Lead – West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Join West Yorkshire Fire and 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 people professional to join our team.
As Senior People Partner and Professional Standards lead, you’ll be at the heart of our service, helping to drive the success of over 1,450 dedicated colleagues who work tirelessly to help people and save lives. This role offers the unique job satisfaction of knowing that you are directly contributing to the safety and wellbeing of the people of West Yorkshire.

What you’ll do:
Reporting to the Head of People and Culture, you’ll lead the professional people partnering function across the Service with particular focus on employee relations matters and professional standards.

What we’re looking for:
We’re seeking a compassionate, value-based people professional with a proven track record of Leading, reviewing, and evolving business partnering arrangements to maximise people service and solution delivery whilst ensuring strategic alignment, influence and efficiency.

What you’ll bring:
• Experience of managing complex employee relations issues, including direct personal leadership of consultation with trade unions.
• Experience of building and managing successful relationships with Stakeholders, both internal and external, and working at a strategic level representing the Organisation.
• A strong business partnering approach and the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation
• CIPD level 7 (or equivalent) qualification and a thorough understanding of current HR best practices and employment law

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
• A Local Government Pension Scheme
• Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Free parking and access to an on-site gym
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training, development opportunities, and sports and social clubs

At WYFRS, we’re proud of our inclusive and supportive culture, and we’re looking for someone who will lead by example, embrace our values, and champion continuous learning.

Closing date for all applications is midnight on Sunday 7th September 2025, with interviews taking place on Thursday 18th / Friday 19th September 2025.

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