Job Vacancy

People Business Partner – Workforce Development

Are you passionate about developing people, supporting them to be their best and enthusiastic to learn new skills? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic, high-performing team? If so, we want to hear from you!

Location

Aylesbury

Closing Date


25th May, 2025

Job Type

Support, Support Services

About this vacancy

You will be responsible for

Designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive programme that equips managers with the skills and tools necessary to excel in their people management responsibilities. This role ensures that managers are held accountable for their performance in managing their teams and fostering a positive, productive work environment.

You will also be responsible for creating, implementing, and managing a comprehensive coaching and mentoring proposition that supports employee development and fosters a culture of coaching across the service. This role involves working closely with leaders, managers, and employees to promote coaching practices that enhance performance, engagement, and career growth.

Vacancy details

We are looking for a focused, self-starting individual who is driven to influence change, with:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting to audiences at all levels, writing reports, business cases and procedures.
  • Excellent attention to detail with a positive approach to problem solving
  • Ability and skills to design and deliver reward & recognition programmes
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Great customer service and a ‘can do’ attitude
  • The ability to work confidently within a busy team and to interact with individuals in a friendly, courteous manner and is tolerant in their approach

 

Qualifications required

  • Degree level education and/or extensive experience within the learning and development field.
  • Award in Education and Training (AET) (PTLLS), working towards or prepared to achieve
  • Level 5 Coaching or equivalent level of experience
  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English

 

Experience required

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and workforce development
  • Experience of implementing and delivering successful partnership projects with both internal and external partners
  • Experience of managing (training) procurement processes
  • Experience of coaching and supporting managers
  • £43,182 – £44,262 per annum
  • Full Time – 37-hour week
  • Fixed Term Contract – 9 months
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Good annual leave entitlement
  • Employee benefits
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Occupational Health
  • Onsite gym facilities

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anna Collett at acollett@bucksfire.gov.uk

Interviews: 2nd June 2025

How to Apply:

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

Applications should be made via the e-recruitment system here

Abatement and Protected Pension:

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

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