Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service • Reading, Berkshire
About this role
We are seeking a Resourcing and Succession Assistant within the Resourcing and Development team; this role offers the opportunity to start your journey to build and develop a career whilst working in the Human Resources and Learning and Development department of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS).
This varied role offers the opportunity to get involved in multi-stage operational recruitment and promotion processes. You will play an important part in supporting the attraction, recruitment, and progression of our operational workforce, helping individuals at key stages of their careers within the Service.
You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic and evolving environment, while being part of an organisation that prioritises the training, development and wellbeing of its employees.
Our friendly and supportive team works within a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture, with some flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. We also offer a range of tailored training and development opportunities post-appointment to support you in your role and help you build your career.
This role requires strong administrative capability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR, supporting recruitment campaigns, and utilising a range of HR systems, databases, and technologies effectively.
About you
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and enjoys working collaboratively. You will take a practical approach to problem-solving, and build positive working relationships with colleagues and external contacts.
Working within the Resourcing and Development team, you will support varied recruitment and promotion processes.
The key focus of this role is
Support the coordination and delivery of resourcing activities, including internal and external recruitment and promotion processes
Liaise with a range of people internal and external to RBFRS
Provide accurate, timely, and effective administrative support while managing expectations appropriately
Serve as a first point of contact, responding to all queries efficiently, professionally, and with courtesy
Use HR systems, learning management platforms, databases, and Microsoft 365 tools (including SharePoint) to input, maintain, and analyse data
Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience)
Experience, knowledge and understanding of resourcing activities and processes and delivering these to the required standard, planning time and activity to meet deadlines, successfully executing a wide range of tasks
Good general education (equivalent of 5 GCSE passes level C or above – must contain English Language and Mathematics)
Ability to build positive and effective working relationships with colleagues and external contacts
Knowledge of General Data Protection (GDPR) and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Proficient IT skills, ability to produce accurate documentation and records using MS 365 / Sharepoint products (particularly Excel) plus experience of using databases and systems to accurately enter, maintain and interrogate data
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to take applications from those interested in applying for the Wholetime Firefighter apprentice position.
Some weekend / evening working is required on occasion.
The selection process will consist of a competency and behavioural based interview and role related task involving the use of Excel.
Appointment is conditional upon undertaking Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 15 June 2026.
It is anticipated that the assessment process will take place 22, 23 and 25 June 2026.
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