Police Officer

Staff - HR Adviser

Police Staff
Permanent
Full Time
Human Resources
Wellingborough, Darby House - NN8 6GS
Staff - SO1 - Range

£38,094 - £41,496

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25/05/2026, 23:55

* The hiring manager reserves the right to close the advert prior to the closing date, depending on the level of applications
We are an inclusive and supportive team, ability to work agile and flexibility in working hours.
Working within Enabling Services HR team to provide quality Human Resources advice, support and guidance to line managers within the organisations we support.
To provide professional HR advice, support and guidance on a range of corporate policies and procedures, ensuring that case management is tracked and that tasks are completed on time and customer expectations are managed.

A great opportunity for an HR Adviser to work in our friendly and supportive team to support our business leaders and line managers with the delivery of quality HR advice across the full employee lifecycle, whilst building strong working relationships and will include provision of high quality advice and support on all HR policy and procedural matters, supporting change programmes including TUPE, and advising on employee relations casework. This role will provide the HR Provision for our colleagues in Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. 

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced HR Adviser who is looking for a fresh opportunity and challenge.

Will suit someone who is qualified at at least associate level CIPD or working towards your CIPD qualifications or with relevant experience within an HR department.

Why work for Us?
Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue and Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner are committed to delivering exceptional public services, our enabling services are committed to providing the very best support to our frontlines to do so.  You will be playing your part in fighting crime and reducing fires with our roles within enabling services. Working across the services provides variety, job satisfaction and the chance to develop and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of others. If you want an opportunity with public service at its heart, in organisations that are on a journey to be outstanding, then join us.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme.

All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible working

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Internal applicants must have line manager support prior to proceeding with an application.

Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers.  Although vacancies are open to all, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number.  Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure the organisations employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained.  You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as part complete pages will not be saved.  

This vacancy is closed to applications.