People Partner (Organisation Development) – Workforce Development & Progression

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 7 Pro Rata – £35,235 - £37,938 (Pay award pending)

Hours: Part time, 0.5 FTE, 18.5 hours per week

Work Pattern: Flexible – To be agreed

Location: Agile working. Headquarters Sheffield S1 3FG with District Working/Travel Required

Join this Fire Service as a People Partner – Workforce Development & Progression (Grade 7, 0.5 FTE) and help shape the future of development and growth within the organisation.

An exciting opportunity has opened within the Service's Organisation Development Team for a passionate and proactive People Partner focused on Workforce Development & Progression. They are seeking applications from those wanting to make a real impact on how people grow, learn, and thrive in their roles.

You’ll be at the heart of the organisation's evolving People and Talent Management Strategies, helping them unlock potential across the organisation. From coordinating high-impact training courses and programmes to shaping development frameworks, your work will directly influence how teams perform, progress, and succeed. You will coordinate and deliver equitable and effective promotional processes in line with organisational policy and will contribute to the further development of related policy to improve organisational outcomes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the coordination of training requests with precision and pace
• Organise and evaluate tailored learning experiences that truly make a difference
• Collaborate with managers across all levels to develop and implement effective training frameworks
• Plan, implement and evaluate promotion boards and processes
• Harness data to drive decisions—create insightful reports and present key training metrics
• Use your ICT expertise (especially in Excel) to ensure accuracy and clarity in everything you deliver
• Manage your time and priorities with confidence, working independently while staying connected to the wider team

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in the coordination, delivery and evaluation of effective training programmes
• A sharp eye for detail and a mind for data
• Intermediate-level Excel skills and a knack for turning numbers into narratives
• A passion for people development and a drive to see others succeed
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with ease

The permanent post base will be based at the Service's Headquarters (Sheffield) but with home/agile working possible in line with diary commitments. The successful candidate will be required to travel around the county to meet with stakeholders and coordinate training and other learning events.

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. This employer offers 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. They also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Most of this organisation's 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.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) - 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.

Closing date for applications is 0900 hours on Wednesday 10 September 2025.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held 22nd September 2025 however this may be subject to change.

Interested?

To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position.

This employer is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. They 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. This Service believes that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and they 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, substance misuse testing 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.

This organisation’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect their commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

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No agencies please.