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.
For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers
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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Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.
WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.