People Officer; recruitment & selection Share

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People Officer (Recruitment and Selection) – Job Share

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 5 (£28,598 - £31,022 pro rata) – Actual part time equivalent £14,299 - £15,511

Hours: Part Time Job Share, 18.5 hours per week

Work Pattern: Weds - Fri (Flexi Time) 3.7 hours Weds, 7.4 hours Thurs – Fri

Location: Agile working (Home / CHQ, Eyre Street Sheffield)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time People Officer on a job share basis within our Recruitment team. The Recruitment team is an integral part of the People function which is positioned at the heart of transformation and delivering a culture that encourages flexibility, learning and empowerment.

Based at our Headquarters and supervising a small team, you will support the People Services Team Leader in the provision of a high quality, effective and efficient customer‑focused recruitment transaction service for all employees and stakeholders.

With an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent, you will have a good understanding of people processes, particularly in relation to recruitment and selection and proven experience of applying administration procedures and systems to provide a quality service.

Your style and approach will reflect our values and aspirations, acting with honesty, integrity and respect. We are looking for someone with a real passion for people and HR practice who is committed to our vision of making South Yorkshire safer and stronger and this is a perfect opportunity for someone who is interested in taking the next step in their HR career.

For more information about the role contact Nicola Borrill
, People Services Team Leader, on .

To apply please download a copy the application form and the Job Description / Person Specification.

Within your application please detail how your skills and experience meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification with examples.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at  or by contacting our Recruitment Team at

Closing date for applications is 09:00 Hours on Monday 2nd February 2026.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro‑rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days plus bank holidays in addition to this.

Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.

All eligible corporate staff are auto‑enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on‑site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Transave

UK credit union.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision‑making, and we are dedicated to…