People Administrator (Fixed Term to April 2027)

Location: Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw, BD11 2DY

Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Job Share

Closing Date: 25 March 2026

Salary: £28,142 to £29,064 per annum (Full time equivalent)

Specific Hours: 30 - 37 hours per week

People Administrator (Fixed Term to April 2027)

Have you got excellent administration and customer service skills, and enjoy working as part of a team?

You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by providing guidance and support in the recruitment of Firefighters and Support Staff.

We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Purpose: To provide recruitment and administrative support to the People Team.

Key Responsibilities: You will be the first line of contact within the People Team, provide administrative support with recruitment processes and process pre-employment checks.

Essential requirements: You will have previous administrative experience, experience of Microsoft Office applications, and can prioritise your workload efficiently.

This role is available to work between 30 – 37 hours per week, working over five days (Monday – Friday). Job share applicants are welcome to apply.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation; we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning, and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 9 and Friday 10 April.

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All correspondence will usually be sent to your email account registered with the online recruitment system rather than by letter. Please check your email account regularly.

If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially and ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.

 

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