Recruitment Advisor

Job title**:Recruitment Advisor, Maternity Cover

Grade: D

**Salary**: £31,537 to £33,143 per annum, rising by annual increments to £33,143

More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Appointment type: Temporary 1 year fixed term contract or until return of substantive postholder

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We’re looking for a dynamic and proactive Recruitment Advisor to join our team, specialising in the recruitment of On Call Firefighters. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced, purpose driven environment where no two days are the same. You’ll play a key role in attracting and supporting new recruits, while also helping to shape and improve our recruitment processes with fresh ideas and innovative thinking. If you thrive on variety, enjoy working with people, and want to contribute to a vital public service, we’d love to hear from you

As a Recruitment Advisor in our Recruitment, Progression and Workforce Planning department you will:

- advise on, oversee and have responsibility for the progression of job vacancies, including advertising options and pre-employment checks, external and internal. This includes, procedures, processes, guidance (manuals) and delivering training. Liaise with other stakeholders to ensure recruitment timelines are met e.g. Occupational Health and respective training centres
- provide HR workforce planning and recruitment and selection advice and support to Line Managers, Business Partners and all employees. Investigate and resolve a wide range of HR workforce planning, recruitment and induction related issues in a fair and consistent manner, for example ensuring that staff postings/transfers and job vacancy information is accurate and up to date, and reviewing and responding to customer feedback
- review, draft and produce all HR recruitment and selection related documents e.g. associated policies, templates, MS forms, organisation structure charts, and recruitment guidance, to ensure they are fit for purpose on a regular basis. Assist in the development of policies and procedures in reaction to legislative changes

What makes you our ideal Recruitment Advisor?
- 4 GCSE passes, Grade A* to C / 9 to 4, including English and Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualification, including L2 functional skills, or higher level relevant qualification
- post specific qualification at Level 3 or above, or relevant experience of working in the HR environment at that level
- broad knowledge of working in an HR environment with experience of providing advice and guidance in an HR setting

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other information:

- you must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role**.**Travel requirements include occasional travel to Poundbury, Salisbury and other Service locations as required for team meetings and recruitment days.
- a standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment
- should a permanent position arise in the team during the period of your Fixed Term Contract, that is substantially similar to the role you are carrying out, you may be considered for the role in the first instance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

To find out more and apply:
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

Values & Behaviours Framework

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services. When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.