Talent, Resourcing and Learning Adviser

Senior Talent, Resourcing and Learning Adviser (24 Month Fixed Term)Job Introduction

Senior Talent Resourcing and Learning Adviser (24 Month Fixed Term)
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, G8, Full time

Location: Lincoln, Hybrid working

About Us

As part of our People team, you'll join a dynamic and dedicated group of professionals working across recruitment, talent development, and learning.

We're entering a busy and exciting period, and to support our team, we're looking for an adviser to cover a temporary 24 month period.

At LFR, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and ideas drives innovation and strengthens our ability to work together for safer communities.

About the Role

This role works closely with stakeholders across Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and Lincolnshire County Council (LCC). You'll help shape the future of the service through innovative workforce strategies, inclusive development pathways, and forward-thinking resourcing solutions.

You will be responsible for all talent and development activities across the full employment life-cycle. You will design and facilitate internal/ external selection and promotion processes, design and deliver cost effective and innovative positive attraction campaigns that are inclusive and promote diversity, and review and advise senior managers on how talent pipelines link to wider succession and strategic workforce planning initiatives support the strategic aims of the service.

About you

We are looking for someone who can bring:

• Experience of working in a talent, resourcing and learning, sourcing and screening candidates for a range of vacancies across different levels and staff groups.
• Experience of all elements of the recruitment process including candidate attraction, networking, suitability, development and deployment of selection methods and candidate feedback.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• The ability to work as a member of a team and on own initiative.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Exceptional Interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and diplomacy with a range of people.
• The successful candidate will be expected to be an active and visible member of the Talent Resourcing and Learning team, fostering positive working relationships and contributing to the delivery of Talent and Resourcing activities

About the Process

Application:

In the personal statement section of the application - please provide a written statement (maximum 1,000 words) that demonstrates your suitability for the role of Senior Talent, Resourcing and Learning Adviser.

• Please ensure your response is structured, clear and stays within the 1,000 word limit.
• Focus on providing specific examples and outcomes.
• Your statement will be assessed alongside your application to determine progression to the next stage of the selection process.

Other information

Please be advised that the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 now includes the requirement for Fire and Rescue Service employees to have a standard DBS check as a minimum. This legislation change applies to all Fire Services across the country and the process aims to help safeguard colleagues and communities.

As a service we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 12 months for equal positions.

Where a candidate does not fully meet the essential criteria qualifications for the role but demonstrates the potential to develop into the position, consideration may be given to appointment at a lower level.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

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• Salary G8: £35,412- £39,152
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference 848/3389
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Working Hours 37
• Closing Date 10 August, 2026
• Job Category Fire and Rescue
• Location Lincoln, United Kingdom
• Posted on 27 July, 2026