SummaryWe are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking professional to join our People Services team as an Assistant HR Officer – Projects. This is a full time 6-month secondment (37 hours per week), offering a salary starting at £33,699 (Grade 5 – subject to Job Evaluation).
The role:
You’ll provide high-quality project and operational support across People Services, helping deliver improvement initiatives, policy development, and people focussed projects. Working collaboratively, you’ll help ensure fair, consistent and effective practices across the Service.
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Key responsibilities:
Project Support: Coordinate and support People Services projects, ensuring activities are organised and aligned to priorities
Contribute to the development and review of HR policies and procedures.
Gather, analyse and report on workforce data and project progress.
Support workshops, engagement activities, and consultation processes.
Prepare clear updates and reports for stakeholders.
Help implement improved processes, tools and templates.
Identify trends, risks and opportunities to enhance employee experience. HR Support: Provide timely advice and guidance to managers and employees
Support meetings, including scheduling, documentation and note-taking.
Maintain accurate records in line with data protection requirements.
Contribute to digital system improvements within People Services.
Keep up to date with HR best practice and employment law.
Actively support your own development and uphold Service values. How to apply
Closing date: 2359hrs 12 April 2026 To apply, complete the application form and submit an Expression of Interest demonstrating: Experience supporting projects or process improvements, including managing deadlines
Experience gathering and analysing data, identifying trends, and reporting findings
Experience developing policies/procedures, with awareness of equality and inclusion To help you complete your Expression of Interest please find attached below the word document “Expression of Interest for my Assistant HR Officer Projects Application”. You can download this document and complete your evidence in relation to the above criteria, and then upload the completed document to your application form where requested.
Evidence submitted in relation to the Expression of Interest criteria above will be used to shortlist any applications received.
Our values
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services’ Safeguarding Policy.
Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.
As a Service and as individuals: We are proud to help
We are honest
We are respectful
We are working together Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.
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