HR Manager Full Time Permanent
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Contract type: Permanent
Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 23 July 2025 London Fire Brigade (LFB) is Londons Fire and Rescue Service one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).
The Head of Resourcing is a key appointment within the LFB, to help us reach our ongoing ambition to attract, retain and develop a diverse and talented workforce. At the centre of everything that the Resourcing Team does is a desire to attract the best diverse talent at all levels of the organisation, to enable us to better reflect the communities we serve. To do this the postholder is responsible for the Outreach team and will have the opportunity to rethink and rejuvenate our approach to this important element of our attraction strategy.
Experience in high-volume recruitment and of automating and digitising functions is highly desirable. Keeping on track of workforce planning is a key feature of this role, informed by our skills and talent planning.
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong experience in the wider HR environment, with a solid understanding of workforce planning and onboarding. We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of peoples age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address how your skills and experience match those outlined in the job description. Be part of a people-focused transformation journey at one of the worlds largest fire and rescue services. Lead a central HR function during a period of organisational redesign and digital modernisation, working closely with senior leadership to build an efficient, user-centred HR model. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of LFB through a team grounded in service, integrity, teamwork, equity, courage and learning.
Working environment and work life balance
26 Days holiday plus bank holidays
Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
Flexible working options available
Mental Health and Wellbeing support including: Use of the Brigades Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers; Equality Support Groups
Public Sector pension scheme including three years life assurance
Reward benefits platform with lots of exciting benefits e.g. shopping discounts
Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.
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- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime