Positive Attraction Manager

An exciting, new, opportunity has arisen to join Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) as a Positive Attraction Manager, a pivotal role supporting our ambition to be an inclusive, values‑led and community‑focused employer.

This is a specialist role focused on how we attract, engage and inspire people to join and work with HFRS. You will lead the development and delivery of innovative attraction and outreach activity, strengthening our recruitment pipeline across operational, support, on‑call, apprentice and volunteer roles.

Working at both strategic and community level, you will help ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve and that HFRS is recognised as an employer of choice across the Humber region and beyond.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• A qualification to graduate level (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline such as Human Resource Management, Business or Change Management, Communications/Media or Marketing.
• A strong understanding of attraction, employer branding, outreach or recruitment marketing.
• Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty.
• Experience of working with diverse communities and building effective partnerships.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills, including public speaking and presentation.
• The ability to use data and insight to shape and improve approaches.
• A creative, proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge existing practice and explore new ways of working.

Benefits package:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Sports and Welfare Association with free use of gym
• Access to discounts through the Blue Light Card
• Free private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car salary sacrifice

Applications will be via the submission of an application form, outlining suitability for the role against the criteria set out in the person specification. Please submit your completed application form via email to the HR Team on HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk 

Candidates are asked to complete their own application form without assistance from other external sources such as ChatGPT.  Where there is reasonable belief that external support is evident, we regret that application forms will not be accepted for shortlisting.

Proposed Recruitment Timeline:

Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 12 noon

Anticipate Interview Date: week commencing 22nd June 2026 

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including references, right to work, and DBS checks.

For an informal discussion about the role please e-mail Group Manager Mike Anthony,  (manthony@humbersidefire.gov.uk )

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for disabilities at any stage of the selection process are invited to contact the HR Team (HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk), in confidence, at the earliest opportunity.

Here at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, our people are what make us unique and every individual who shares our values has a voice to add to our story. We are committed to preserving our inclusive culture and promoting a sense of belonging. We believe we grow and learn better with a diverse team of employees and, as a result, we always appoint the best applicants based on what they can bring to our organisation, drawing on the differences in who we are, how we think and what we’ve experienced.