HR Business Partner (2 positions; 1 x Headquarters & 1 x Service Delivery)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two experienced and driven professionals to join our Professional Standards and Business Partnership Unit, as HR Business Partners. 

As an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with managers across the Service, providing expert HR Advice, coaching, and strategic support.  Your role will be pivotal in helping leaders unlock the full potential of their teams across the entire employee lifecycle - from performance management and employee relations to workforce planning, resourcing and shaping organisational culture.

You will also play a key role in delivering strategic change programmes and corporate initiatives aligned with our People strategy, which supports the Service’s Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).

To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be a credible and experienced HR Professional with the resilience to deliver pragmatic, compliant solutions in a dynamic environment.  Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.  A solid understanding of HR best practice and current employment legislation is also required.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding and fast-paced role within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer  

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth.  These include:

• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave provisions

• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance

• Agile working arrangements (available after successful completion of probation)

• A minimum of 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after five years continuous Local Government Service, plus bank holidays

• Access to a wide range of leadership and development opportunities

• Free onsite parking

• Staff restaurant facilities

• Discounted gym memberships across the county.

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the requirements of the attached job description.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found below, or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Job description

Application guidance notes

Application form

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 35/25/HRBP on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: 9am 6th October 2025

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 and will consist of a presentation, interview and Personality Questionnaire.

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Applications for part-time and job share working will be considered for this post.

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Please note that internal applicants must inform their Head of Department that they are applying for the role before submitting their application.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those with non-traditional career paths. If you’re passionate about the role we would encourage you to apply - your unique perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.