Job Description

Position: Administrator HR Service Centre

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade C - 28,142 per annum

Location: Based at Headquarters, Ripley

Hours: 37 hours per week

Department: HR Services

Closing Date: midnight Tuesday 18 November 2025


Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrator to join our HR Service Centre team. This is an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of HR activities and contribute to the smooth running of our recruitment and employment processes.

About the Role:

As an Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing efficient and professional support to internal colleagues and external stakeholders. You will coordinate recruitment activities, process contractual changes, and maintain accurate records.


You'll work with a variety of HR systems and will be expected to manage your workload effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.

What You'll Do:

Provide first-line HR support and guidance

Coordinate recruitment processes and liaise with hiring managers

Process and maintain employee records and contractual changes

Handle confidential data securely and in compliance with GDPR

Assist with interviews, assessments, and onboarding activities

What You'll Bring:

Strong administrative experience

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems

Ability to manage and prioritise workload independently

A commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork

Qualifications:

GCSE's in English and Maths (Grade A*C / 94) or equivalent. Demonstrable experience may be accepted as an equivalency.

Additional Requirements

Willingness to travel across the county and work flexibly

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Commitment to equality, inclusion, and professional development


For more information about this exciting role, please see the attached / Person Specification.

What We Offer in Return:

We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here's what you can expect when you join us:


Flexible working hours.

Family friendly policies.

Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service.

Free, secure on-site car parking.

Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.

Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.

Employee support networks.

Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).

Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months' full & 6 months' half after 5 years' service.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.

Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

How to Apply:

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.


Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service'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.


Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.


The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Tuesday 18 November 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 01 December 2025.


For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Lauren Ward on lward@derbys-fire.gov.uk.


If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.