Crew Manager – General Trainer (Learning and Development)

Fixed Term 2 Years – On completion of the Fixed Term, there will be a requirement for successful individuals to return to Service Delivery

Benefits: 
Salary: £41,322 (Development) – £43,104 (Competent CM) plus training allowance per annum (with effect from 1 July 2025)
Hours – 42 hours per week / 9-day fortnight + additional hours for training allowance
Location – RBFRS Training Centre – Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8FT
Other information about our benefits can be found on our Website

About the role 
We are seeking skilled, adaptable and enthusiastic people to join our friendly and supportive team within Learning and Development.

We are advertising for Crew Manager positions: on a temporary basis for approximately 24 months fixed-term, with the possibility for the role to become permanent. This is to facilitate continuity of service provision in Learning and Development.

At the end of the two-year fixed term individuals will be moved to station on the station shift system.  Please be aware, the training allowance pertains only to the learning and development role and would cease at the end of the two-year fixed term period unless there is the ability and budget to support substantiating the posts in L&D.

As a Crew Manager General Trainer, you will be a vital part of our Learning and Development team; engaging and motivating individuals through training, development and supporting assessments aligned to National Operational Standards (NOS) and National Occupational Guidance (NOG). This role is rewarding, varied and requires the post holder to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.

The successful candidates will support the design, planning and implementation of centrally delivered training. You will train our operational staff against standards and where necessary, support the delivery of development plans to support both the learner and their line manager. You will work across multiple areas of operational training, as well as providing valuable contributions and support to Breathing Apparatus, Core Skills and other disciplines.

About you 
You will have a passion for and proven interest in the development of staff and be committed to maintaining high standards of performance whilst working in a stimulating and challenging environment.

A position within Learning and Development is an ideal career move for an ambitious individual who:
• Has a sound knowledge and understanding of NOS and NOG.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages and Learning   Management Systems
• Awareness of the operational training function.
For details of the key role specific requirements please see the Job Profile.   

Eligibility 
Applications will be accepted from Competent Firefighters who have successfully passed a Level 1 Initial Incident Command acquisition course and maintained their knowledge and skills, holding a valid qualification. Competent Crew Managers or those with L&D relevant qualifications are desirable and may be considered in making final selection decision due to the short term nature of the positions and time to qualify.

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click Apply now  

Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Personal Specification contained within the Job Profile.

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.  

Eligible staff wishing to apply for this role should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1000 words) detailing how they meet the person specification for the role.

In preparation for the selection process please see the role based task instructions which are provided in advance to allow you to start considering your approach.

If you are successful at shortlisting, you will deliver your task to the panel before interview. All resources to deliver the task must be submitted by 10:00 on the 21 July 2025 to recruitment@rbfrs.co.uk   

The closing date for applications is 09:00am on Monday 7th July 2025.  

It is anticipated that the interview and selection process will take place w/c 21st July, 2025, however this is subject to change. In the event of this changing, communication will be made available.
For further details regarding the role, please contact Station Manager Chris Mark Roberts (robertscm@rbfrs.co.uk) to arrange an informal discussion.

For more information regarding the application process or to discuss any adjustments, please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser, Otte@rbfrs.co.uk.

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile / Person Specification and our Behavioural Competency Framework as attached.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Disclosure and Barring Service 
Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, that is appropriate to the role applied for.
Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.
Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

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Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.   
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work. 
Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too. 
All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme). 
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