Head of People Services – Avon Fire and Rescue Service

Summary of role

As the Head of People Services, under the direction of the ACFO Service Delivery Support you will develop, establish, and lead an effective People Services Function for Avon Fire & Rescue Service.

You will implement a People, Culture and Leadership Strategy, ensuring alignment to AF&RS CRMP, strategic objectives and HMICFRS recommendations.

The People Services Function incorporates all our people-focussed teams, this is made up of:

• Employee Relations (ER)
• Wellbeing and Fitness
• Inclusion Team
• Workforce Development, including Talent & Retention and Resource Planning Unit (RPU)

This is a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.

Some of the things you’ll be doing

• Lead, direct and support a confident, inclusive and professional People Services Function and Team to deliver a high-quality, effective and efficient customer service and activities relating to: Employee Relations, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Occupational Health, Wellbeing & Fitness, and Inclusion and incorporating Leadership, Talent Management, and Resource Planning. Develop and implement a comprehensive People Strategy, in line with AF&RS strategic aims.
• Lead, develop and implement a comprehensive People, Culture and Leadership Strategy, in line with AF&RS CRMP, strategic aims and HMICFRS recommendations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of robust administrative processes, tools and reporting across all stages of the employee lifecycle, applying strategic workforce planning principles, analytics and people insights to drive performance and produce better workforce outcomes.
• Oversee the development of a comprehensive succession plan, incorporating seamless recruitment, promotion and development processes for our uniformed and professional functions, guaranteeing a clear pipeline of talented and diverse candidates.
• Oversee and assist in the development of our Diversity & Inclusion strategy, working with the Inclusion team and key stakeholders.
• Be a core member of AF&RS Executive Leadership Board (ELB) contributing to and influencing the delivery of the overall strategic direction for the organisation in line with its purpose and vision.
• Review and manage relevant external contracts including the provision of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services, and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
• Actively engage with partner Fire and Rescue Services, Stakeholders and the NFCC best practice network and the wider public/community services to explore and maintain collaborative opportunities and embed a cycle of continuous improvement.

For the full job description and how to apply please visit our website: https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/careers/vacancies/head-of-people-services/