Location: Northallerton, with the opportunity to work hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Scale 5 (£30,333 - £32,613)
Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd September at 5pm
Role Profile - Recruiter
Role Profile - Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
We are currently recruiting for two roles to join our Recruitment & Retention team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast-paced, in-house people services function, providing recruitment services to both North Yorkshire Police (NYP) and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (NYFRS).
We have two exciting opportunities available:
- Recruitment & Retention Coordinator within our Retention Team
- Recruiter within our Acquisition Team
Recruitment & Retention Coordinator (Scale 5)
As a Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our recruitment strategies and workforce plans. This includes attracting, engaging, recruiting and retaining top talent across NYP and NYFRS, with a particular focus on promotion boards, specialist recruitment activity, high-potential initiatives and alternative entry routes.
We are looking for a proactive, organised and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about delivering excellent results and supporting career development opportunities across our organisations.
Typical duties will include:
- Planning and coordinating police officer and firefighter promotion processes, including the facilitation of police exams.
- Coordinating high-potential initiatives, including Direct Entry and Fast Track programmes
- Supporting a variety of entry routes, including apprenticeship programmes, graduate schemes and work experience opportunities
- Organising and delivering recruitment workshops, providing support and guidance to prospective applicants. Facilitating our monthly Corporate Induction.
- Supporting a range of key retention initiatives and activities
Recruiter (Scale 5)
As a Recruiter, you will be responsible for delivering innovative resourcing strategies for both high-volume and specialist vacancies, managing the full recruitment lifecycle for internal and external recruitment campaigns.
Typical duties will include:
- Partnering with hiring managers to design and implement tailored attraction strategies
- Producing end-of-campaign reports to evaluate and analyse the effectiveness of attraction activities
- Developing an understanding of current and future workforce requirements to ensure a proactive approach to recruitment demand
- Building relationships with both active and passive candidates, maintaining market awareness and developing strong talent pipelines
- Utilising a range of attraction channels, including job boards, social media, websites, CV searching and events, ensuring all activity aligns with our employer brand and Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
- Providing expert advice and guidance to hiring managers on innovative assessment methods and selection techniques
Both roles will include working collaboratively with Inclusion colleagues to promote a fair, inclusive and transparent approach to attraction and selection.
About You
These roles are fast-paced, challenging and highly rewarding. We are looking for individuals who are proactive, solutions-focused and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
You will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build strong working relationships across the organisation. Previous experience in recruitment, talent acquisition or workforce planning is essential.
Most importantly, you'll be a collaborative team player who can work independently when required while also supporting colleagues and the wider team to achieve shared objectives.
Please note:
Applications will be considered for both vacancies. We will undertake one interview process, during which we will discuss your preferences and interests. While these will be taken into account, we will also assess your skills, experience and suitability for both roles to ensure the best possible fit for you and the organisation.
Interviews will be held on 30th September and 1st October in Northallerton.
Why Join Us?
Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.
We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:
· Local Government Pension Scheme – secure and competitive retirement planning
· Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – access to affordable vehicle leasing options
· Generous Annual Leave – 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
· Health Cash Plan
· Blue Light Discount – enjoy savings at major retailers and services
· Flexi-Time for Staff Roles – tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
· Access to Trade Union Membership – opportunity to join UNISON
· Inclusion & Diversity Networks – connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
· Health & Wellbeing Services – access to resources that support your physical and mental health
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:
· You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
· Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
· Meet residency requirements for vetting:
o RV Level Vetting – minimum 3 years UK residency
Your Application
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.
While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real‑life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI‑written responses.
Safer Recruitment
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.
Ready to Apply?
As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.
We look forward to receiving your online application.
