Job Description

HR Operations Manager

Grade 9: 55,969 - 61,472

Full Time: Monday - Friday (37 hours per week)

Permanent

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham.

We are looking for a HR Operations Manager who is ready to lead transformational change and shape the future of our HR department. People are our most valuable resource and as HR Operations Manager at NFRS you'll play a vital role in shaping our culture and strategic decision making with your energy, vision and commitment, helping us build a workforce that meets the challenges of the future. You will manage a high-performing, professional team to deliver impactful change across NFRS by manging projects that support our people and organisational development goals.

The role of HR manager will be at the forefront of modernising HR operations, ensuring excellent service delivery with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to use your influence to make a real difference, reigniting your passion for people management! Why not take the opportunity to lead from the front of one of the UK's highest rated fire and rescue services - apply below!

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of workforce strategies that align with organisational priorities. Lead and manage a professional HR team, setting clear objectives aligned to strategic goals. Provide expert, legally informed, professional advice to NFRS on complex employee relations issues. Maintaining relationships with employee representative bodies through consultation and negotiation. Oversee core HR functions including employee relations, policy development, recruitment, performance and development. Drive continuous improvement of both the HR function and our people through data-led insights, policy updates and service innovation. Act as a key advisor on pension governance, liaising with key stakeholders in the pensions arena to provide technical advice and manage disputes. Lead on HR project management activities through cross functional project groups.

Experience/Qualification

Extensive generalist HR management experience covering the full range of Human Resources activities. Chartered Member of CIPD. In depth understanding of UK employment law and public sector pension scheme regulations. Experience developing compliant policies and procedures. Experience working within a unionised environment, interacting directly with Trade Union representatives. Experience leading and managing a team. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability and self-awareness to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Why NFRS?

Agile Working - NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility. Flexibility - We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working. Annual Leave - 24 days of annual leave with an extra three concessionary days, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day. Pension - Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme. Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym. Blue Light Card - working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out. Development - You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.
If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further Information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities' and 'Disability Confident' employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a 'Gold' employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.

The recruitment process for this role will include a report, stakeholder panel and interview. More information will be provided at each stage.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Closing date: Sunday 17th August 2025

Interview date: WC 15th September 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,969.00-61,472.00 per year

Work Location: In person