Talent , Resourcing and Learning Manager

Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager
-Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue

Salary:
Grade G10 (£44,253 - £48,738 per annum)

Location and Office Base:
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters, Deepdale Lane, Nettleham, Lincoln

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

Interviews: 23rd October 2026

Are you a strategic HR, talent or recruitment professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager to lead our approach to attraction, recruitment, retention, talent management and learning and development. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce of a modern emergency service.

Working closely with senior leaders across Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, Lincolnshire County Council and wider partners, you will develop and deliver innovative workforce solutions that ensure we attract, develop and retain the people we need to keep our communities safe.

As Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager, you will lead a specialist team responsible for talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning and learning and development across the organisation.

• Lead the development and delivery of talent, resourcing and learning strategies aligned to organisational priorities.
• Drive innovative recruitment and retention initiatives, ensuring Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue remains a good employer.
• Use workforce data and market intelligence to influence strategic workforce planning decisions.
• Oversee learning and development pathways, ensuring employees have access to high quality development opportunities.
• Lead the procurement and management of learning and talent‑related systems and contracts.
• Manage and develop a high‑performing team, creating a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

We are looking for an experienced people professional who can combine strategic thinking with operational delivery.

• Significant experience within talent acquisition, recruitment, resourcing, learning and development, or organisational development.
• Experience of developing and implementing workforce, talent or resourcing strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior leadership level.
• Experience of leading and developing teams.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and best practice relating to recruitment and talent management.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and provide meaningful recommendations.
• A professional HR qualification (such as Chartered CIPD Level
  7) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with in local government, emergency services or a complex public sector environment would be advantageous.

At Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future workforce of a vital public service. In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support and benefits.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a service that protects and supports communities across Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented within the Fire and Rescue Service.

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