Human Resources Business Partner – Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

Location:
Service Headquarters, Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3LH

Salary:
Grade 8, Spinal Column Points 33–37, £44,075–£48,226

Working arrangements:
36.25 hours per week, with a flexitime scheme in operation

Closing date:
11:59pm, 31 August 2026

Job Details:
We are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our inclusive, values-driven public sector organisation, which has a strong organisational culture. Benefits include free car parking, generous annual leave, a generous pension scheme, flexitime and the opportunity for some hybrid working.

You will work across a broad range of Human Resources activity, coaching and supporting managers to lead their people effectively and contribute to departmental goals and LFRS corporate objectives.

Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, strong written communication skills, and the ability to produce high-quality policies and reports. Previous experience in Human Resources, including providing professional advice and guidance to line managers, is essential. Candidates must also be an Associate Member of the CIPD or hold an equivalent qualification.

The post holder may occasionally be required to attend meetings or events during evenings and weekends.

Key Dates:
Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on 31 August 2026. However, we reserve the right to close the advert prior to this if sufficient quality applications have been received.

We anticipate interviews to take place w/c 14 September 2026.

Further Information
This post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service*.

Diversity matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. We aim to attract the widest range of people to work with us because a more diverse workforce helps us better serve our communities. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief, or age. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

This post has been advertised internally and externally.

*With effect from 6 July 2023, Fire & Rescue Authorities have been listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975, meaning that all LFRS roles are subject to a Standard Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as a minimum. Some roles within the Service will be eligible for a higher level check depending on the duties of the role.