Human Resources Manager – Cleveland Fire Brigade

Cleveland Fire Brigade is passionate about people, and this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated HR Team who take pride in making a real difference in supporting the Service’s purpose of Protecting People, Places and Futures.

As HR Manager you will provide visible leadership, direction and support to ensure the delivery of a high quality, responsive and modern HR service. Working closely with the Head of HR, you will help shape and deliver the strategic direction of the function, contributing to the priorities within the People Pillar of the Service’s Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).

This is a varied and dynamic role in which you will lead, coach and develop a motivated HR team, while overseeing effective employee relations, resourcing, wellbeing and inclusion activities. You will play a central role in workforce planning and people related change initiatives, ensuring the organisation has the capability, capacity and culture needed to meet current and future priorities. You will also drive continuous improvement and support positive cultural development across the organisation.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates openness, trust and a collaborative approach, with strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and empower others. The ideal candidate will have experience of leading a team, be knowledgeable in HR best practice and employment legislation, possess excellent communication and relationship building skills, and be committed to continuous professional development while enabling others to thrive.

You will be joining a professional, proud, passionate and inclusive team and will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Flexible working through our flexi system
• Membership of the Local Government career average pension scheme
• Family friendly policies to help you manage your home and work life balance
• Free access to on-site gyms
• Support when you may need it from the Fire Fighters Charity
• Discounts from local and national chains / suppliers with your Blue Light Card
• 24/7 Employee Assistance line plus excellent occupational health services
• Free parking at any of our sites

Please refer to the job description and person specification documents for full details of this post.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Michelle Richardson, Head of HR on 07725 956580.

The deadline for applications is Midnight on Sunday 12th April 2026.