Administrator, Clerical, HR​/Recruitment

Location: Derbyshire

Administrator – HR Service Centre
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Grade C Salary £28,142 per annum (pro rata to 26 hours - £19,775 per annum)

Location:

Fire Service Headquarters, Ripley

Hours:

26 hours per week. You may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Department:
Human Resources (HR)

Reports to:

Service Centre Team Leader
Closing date: midnight on 25 March 2026

About Us:

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is an emergency service with a team of over 800 people working towards the vision of ‘Making Derbyshire Safer Together’. We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people.

Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role makes a real difference.
We work to our values of - Leadership, Respect, Integrity, Openness, Teamwork and Ambition
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your HR and recruitment skills within a supportive, values driven organisation, contributing to meaningful work that directly supports our workforce and wider community.
Over recent months, we have been reviewing the HR service delivery model to ensure the department is equipped to meet the evolving needs of our Service. As a result, we are realigning parts of the structure creating two new roles of Resourcing Manager and Systems Administrator/Team Leader. Existing roles of HR Assistant and Service Centre Assistant are now being recruited to following the review.

About the Role:

As an Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing efficient and professional support to internal colleagues and external stakeholders. You will coordinate recruitment activities, process contractual changes, and maintain accurate records.
You’ll work with a variety of HR systems and will be expected to manage your workload effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.

What You’ll Do:

* Provide first-line HR support and guidance
 
* Coordinate recruitment processes and liaise with hiring managers
 
* Process and maintain employee records and contractual changes
 
* Handle confidential data securely and in compliance with GDPR
 
* Assist with interviews, assessments, and onboarding activities

What You’ll Bring :
 
* Strong administrative experience
 
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
 
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems
 
* Ability to manage and prioritise workload independently
 
* A commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork

Required Qualifications and

Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:
 
* GCSE’s in English and Maths (Grade A*–C / 9–4) or equivalent
 
* Demonstrable experience may be accepted as an equivalency

What We Offer in Return:
We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
 
* Flexible working hours.
 
* Agile working (60% office based).
 
* Family friendly policies.
 
* Annual leave entitlement of 25 days pro rata, increasing to 30 days pro rata after 5 years’ service.
 
* Free, secure on-site car parking.
 
* Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
 
* Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.
 
* Employee support networks.
 
* Enhanced maternity pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
 
* Occupational sick pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.
 
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
 
* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Pension Scheme (FPS) with generous employer contributions.
 
* Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax…