Recruitment Advisor (Corporate)
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15,768 to £16,571 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Part time salary based on 18.5 hours per week: £15,768 - £16,571 per annum (rising by annual increments to £16,571) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | SP1 3NR |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Recruitment Advisor (Corporate)
Grade: D
Salary: Part time salary based on 18.5 hours per week: £15,768 - £16,571 per annum (rising by annual increments to £16,571)
Full time equivalent salary: £31,537 - £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: Part Time – 18.5 hours per week – working pattern to be agreed with the successful postholder but to include a minimum of 3 days per week
Please outline your preferred working pattern on your application form
Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Dorchester Support Offices, Poundbury OR Service Headquarters, Salisbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend your service premises approximately 2 days a month for key activities and meetings
Appointment Type: Permanent
Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Catherine Thackwray, Corporate Recruitment Officer on 01722 691144 or catherine.thackwray@dwfire.org.uk
Join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service as a Recruitment Advisor (Corporate) and help shape the teams that keep our communities safe.
From advising on job adverts and pre-employment checks to supporting process changes and best practice updates, you’ll play a key part in building a strong, diverse workforce. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to project and policy development, making this a role where your ideas really matter.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.
If you’re passionate about people and thrive on delivering exceptional recruitment support, we’d love to hear from you!
Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 25 January 2026 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Wednesday 4 / Thursday 5 / Friday 6 February 2026. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.
As a Recruitment Advisor (Corporate) in our Human Resources department you will:
Provide recruitment and selection advice and support to Line Managers, People Partners and all employees. Investigate and resolve a wide range of 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)
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
Participate in any HR related projects or policy and procedure development associated with recruitment and induction as required
What makes you our ideal Recruitment Advisor (Corporate)?
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
Experience of meeting best practice guidelines and employment legislation requirements, minimising organisational risk
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. You will be required to attend recruitment activities and meetings at offices and fire stations across Dorset and Wiltshire approximately 2 days a month.
A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance
will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
Grade: D
Salary: Part time salary based on 18.5 hours per week: £15,768 - £16,571 per annum (rising by annual increments to £16,571)
Full time equivalent salary: £31,537 - £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: Part Time – 18.5 hours per week – working pattern to be agreed with the successful postholder but to include a minimum of 3 days per week
Please outline your preferred working pattern on your application form
Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Dorchester Support Offices, Poundbury OR Service Headquarters, Salisbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend your service premises approximately 2 days a month for key activities and meetings
Appointment Type: Permanent
Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Catherine Thackwray, Corporate Recruitment Officer on 01722 691144 or catherine.thackwray@dwfire.org.uk
Join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service as a Recruitment Advisor (Corporate) and help shape the teams that keep our communities safe.
From advising on job adverts and pre-employment checks to supporting process changes and best practice updates, you’ll play a key part in building a strong, diverse workforce. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to project and policy development, making this a role where your ideas really matter.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.
If you’re passionate about people and thrive on delivering exceptional recruitment support, we’d love to hear from you!
Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 25 January 2026 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Wednesday 4 / Thursday 5 / Friday 6 February 2026. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.
As a Recruitment Advisor (Corporate) in our Human Resources department you will:
Provide recruitment and selection advice and support to Line Managers, People Partners and all employees. Investigate and resolve a wide range of 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)
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
Participate in any HR related projects or policy and procedure development associated with recruitment and induction as required
What makes you our ideal Recruitment Advisor (Corporate)?
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
Experience of meeting best practice guidelines and employment legislation requirements, minimising organisational risk
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. You will be required to attend recruitment activities and meetings at offices and fire stations across Dorset and Wiltshire approximately 2 days a month.
A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance
will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
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