Assistant HR Business Partner (East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service)

Company: East Sussex County Council
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Location: Lewes
Job Description:

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant HR Business Partner to join the people services team. This role plays a key part in supporting managers across the service with a wide range of people matters. Working closely with HR Business Partners, you will provide practical HR advice, support complex employee relations cases and help ensure our policies and procedures are applied consistently and fairly.

Responsibilities

You will work with Managers to address attendance and performance issues, support recruitment and workforce planning, contribute to organisational change initiatives and use workforce data and insight to help inform decision making. The role also involves providing guidance and support to Managers to build their confidence and capability in people management.

This is a varied and rewarding role that requires travel to stations and departments across the central and East locations. It is essential that this person has their own vehicle and is willing to travel.

Qualifications

  • Has experience providing HR advice to Managers
  • Is confident in supporting employee relations cases
  • Has the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively
  • Is organised, proactive and able to manage a heavy and varied workload
  • Is committed to fairness, consistency and good people management

About Us

Additional Information

Job Details

Salary: £39,317 to £42,847 per annum

Contract type: Fixed-term for 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 08 April 2026

How to Apply

Please apply through this link: ESFRS | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career – Job Information | Apply for Assistant HR Business Partner 12 months FTC

Contact

Who to contact if you have a query: Katie Stevens at Katie.stevens@esfrs.org

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

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Posted: April 3rd, 2026