Talent , Resourcing and Learning Manager

Lincolnshire pa.; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Extensive learning opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is seeking a strategic Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager to lead attraction, recruitment, retention, talent management and learning across the organisation. You will shape the future workforce and work with senior leaders across Lincolnshire County Council and partners to deliver workforce solutions that keep communities safe.

As a senior HR professional, you will head a specialist team responsible for talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning

Qualifications

• Experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, resourcing or OD.
• Ability to develop and implement workforce and talent strategies.
• Strong stakeholder influence at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of talent, resourcing and learning strategies.
• Drive recruitment and retention initiatives to strengthen the workforce.
• Use data to inform strategic workforce planning decisions.
• Oversee learning and development pathways and systems management.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Strategic HR

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Analytical skills

Public sector experience

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Tools

Learning systems management

Job description

Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager -Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue

Salary: Grade G10 (£44,253 - £48,738 per annum)

Location and Office Base: Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters, Deepdale Lane, Nettleham, Lincoln

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

Interviews: 23rd October 2026

Lead the future workforce of Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue

Are you a strategic HR, talent or recruitment professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager to lead our approach to attraction, recruitment, retention, talent management and learning and development. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce of a modern emergency service.

Working closely with senior leaders across Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, Lincolnshire County Council and wider partners, you will develop and deliver innovative workforce solutions that ensure we attract, develop and retain the people we need to keep our communities safe.

About the role

As Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager, you will lead a specialist team responsible for talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning and learning and development across the organisation.

You will:

• Lead the development and delivery of talent, resourcing and learning strategies aligned to organisational priorities.
• Drive innovative recruitment and retention initiatives, ensuring Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue remains a good employer.
• Use workforce data and market intelligence to influence strategic workforce planning decisions.
• Oversee learning and development pathways, ensuring employees have access to high quality development opportunities.
• Lead the procurement and management of learning and talent‑related systems and contracts.
• Manage and develop a high‑performing team, creating a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

About you

We are looking for an experienced people professional who can combine strategic thinking with operational delivery.

You will bring:

• Significant experience within talent acquisition, recruitment, resourcing, learning and development, or organisational development.
• Experience of developing and implementing workforce, talent or resourcing strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior leadership level.
• Experience of leading and developing teams.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and best practice relating to recruitment and talent management.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and provide meaningful recommendations.
• A professional HR qualification (such as Chartered CIPD Level 7) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience within local government, emergency services or a complex public sector environment would be advantageous.

Why join us?

At Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future workforce of a vital public service. In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support and benefits.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a service that protects and supports communities across Lincolnshire.

Our commitment to diversity

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented within the Fire and Rescue Service.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

As a service we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty: In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

We’re looking for candidates who align with our values – Putting communities first, Integrity, Dignity and Respect, Leadership, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.