Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager

Job Introduction

Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager (12 Month Maternity Cover)
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, G10, Full time
Location: Lincoln, Hybrid working

About Us

As part of our Professional Development and 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 a confident and experienced leader to cover maternity leave for a temporary 12 month period. Secondments could be considered for this role. This role directly manages a team of six and 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.

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

As Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager, you’ll provide leadership and strategic input to all aspects of workforce planning, learning, and recruitment. You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the delivery of recruitment campaigns and talent pipelines, especially for roles that are hard to fill.
• Managing and motivating a high-performing team to ensure learning and development pathways meet both operational and quality standards. 
• Overseeing use and development of systems like the applicant tracking system (ATS) for and learning management systems (LMS) for LFR.
• Developing and implementing our strategic workforce plan.
• Ensuring compliance, accurate data reporting, and effective budget and contract management.

We’re seeking someone who can hit the ground running, ideally with experience in the fire and rescue service or wider emergency services sector, who understands the unique challenges of resourcing in this environment.

About You            

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strong leadership experience and a passion for team development.
• Proven expertise in recruitment, talent management, and learning strategies.
• A sound understanding of best practice in resourcing, diversity and inclusion, and employment law.
• Professional credibility – ideally with a CIPD qualification (Level 7 or equivalent) or significant relevant experience.
• A proactive, strategic mindset – someone who is solutions-focused and can juggle multiple priorities with confidence.
• Previous experience working in a fire and rescue service, local government, or emergency services setting is highly desirable.

About the Process

Application:

In the personal statement section of the application - please provide a written statement (maximum 2,000 words) that demonstrates your suitability for the role of Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager role. 

• Please ensure your response is structured, clear and stays within the 2,000 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.

Interview and Presentation:

Following the sift, those successful applicants will be invited to carry out an interview and presentation on either 13th, 14th or 15th August. The presentation topic will be provided in advance of the interview.

Other Information

Please be advised thatthe Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 now includes the requirement for Fireand Rescue Service employees to have a standard DBS check as a minimum. Thislegislation change applies to all Fire Services across the country and the processaims 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.

All candidates areadvised to read the attached job information pack prior to making anapplication.

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 talentpool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may beconsidered for a period of up to 12 months for equal positions.

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.