Head of People Services – Avon Fire and Rescue Service
Summary of role
As the Head of People Services, you will be you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce. Reporting directly to the Assistant Chief Fire Officer Service Delivery Support, you will be responsible for developing, establishing, and leading an effective People Services Function that aligns with AF&RS’s strategic goals. Your leadership will drive the implementation of a comprehensive People Strategy, ensuring our teams are engaged, empowered, and equipped to deliver exceptional services to the Public.
The new People Services Function incorporates all of our people-focussed teams, this made up of:
• Human Resources (HR), including Recruitment
• Wellbeing and Fitness
• Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW)
• Diversity and Inclusion (DICE)
• Organisational Development (OD), including Resource Planning Unit (RPU)
Some of the things you’ll be doing
– Lead, direct and support a confident, inclusive and professional People Services Function and Team.
– Develop and implement a comprehensive People Strategy, in line with AF&RS strategic aims.
– Lead organisational development and the modernisation of people services.
– Oversee the development and implementation of robust administrative processes, tools and reporting across all stages of the employee lifecycle.
– Agree and oversee wellbeing initiatives and collaboration with external organisations, ensuring that employee wellbeing underpins Service aims and objectives.
– Oversee the development of a comprehensive succession plan, incorporating seamless recruitment, promotion and development processes.
– Oversee and assist in the development of our Diversity & Inclusion strategy, working with the DICE team and key stakeholders.
– Build positive and effective relationships with Representative Bodies and Unions.
– Be a core member of AF&RS Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to and influencing the delivery of the overall strategic direction for the organisation.
– Advise and facilitate the Professional Standards Board to ensure consistent management of discipline matters, continuous learning and improvement. As chairperson for the Professional Standards Board, the postholder will represent the Service at Employment Tribunals on related matters as required
– Actively engage with partner Fire and Rescue Services, the NFCC best practice network and the wider public/community services to explore and maintain collaborative opportunities and embed a cycle of continuous improvement.
Salary: £56,688 - £60,871
Contract type: Full Time
Closing date: February 17 2025
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