People Services (HR) Assistant (Maternity Cover) – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service as a People Services Assistant on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

You will be a key member of a small People Services Team, working across many aspects of People Services, including recruitment, contracts, and payroll administration, as well as providing administrative support (including note taking) to the People Partner team during employee relations cases.

You will need to be able to think fast and be confident working in a busy environment, dealing with high demand from our internal customers, and be able to provide a high level of customer service.

We’re looking for a level-headed, enthusiastic, and proactive individual, preferably with administrative experience and an interest in People Services (HR). You’ll need to have excellent communication skills and great attention to detail, with a ‘right first-time’ approach to support the delivery of a high-quality People Service.

In addition, you will be required to travel to Service locations to complete disclosure and barring service checks and engage and foster good relations with the wider workforce.

This is a challenging and immensely rewarding position. If you’ve got what it takes, we want you to join us. This is a great opportunity to work in People Services and will suit individuals looking for a sideways move, or seeking to enter People Services for the first time.

Closing date: 23:59 28 October 2026
Interview and test date: W/C 9 November 2026

If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework. The highest level relevant to the role is outlined in the person specification for the position you are applying for. The interview may include both behavioural and role-specific questions to assess your suitability. You will also be asked a question exploring your understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

Job Objectives
• To undertake processes and procedures to ensure the effective delivery of People Services
• Provide advice to managers, employees and the wider People Team on the broad range of People Services topics
• Manage and progress all aspects of transactional People Services relating to the employee lifecycle, utilising relevant Human Resource Information Systems

Skills Required
• Experience of delivering exceptional customer service
• Competent in a range of Microsoft Office software
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment, where priorities can change
• Experience of taking minutes or note taking using a computer during meetings
• Ability to communicate at all levels including Senior Management