The Role
Post: Operational Resilience & Control Administrative Officer
Salary: £ 27,626 per annum
Grade: FRS B
Salary range: £ 27,626 – £ 32,586 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 5 May 2023 at 16:00 GMT

As part of our Operational Resilience & Control department, we have a unique opportunity for a highly motivated Administrative Officer to join our Operational Resilience Support Team.

Reporting to the Operational Planning manager you will be working to support the administration and governance structure in OR, providing effective and efficient administrative services to senior management and producing comprehensive correspondence and meeting notes. The successful candidate must be able to liaise effectively with staff at all levels and have good interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships. The successful candidate will also have a working knowledge of internal systems such as POMS.

Your experience must include good communications skills and effective written skills. You must also have experience in organising meetings on behalf of management and liaising with relevant external and internal stakeholders when required.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted on Selection Criteria in Job Description.

Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place mid May. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Business Fire Safety, Fire Engineering team, for a Fire Engineering Technician.

The overall purpose of the role will be to support the Fire Engineering Manager, as well as the wider Business Fire Safety team and other colleagues within South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, by sharing knowledge and experience in relation to fire engineered and complex buildings.

The main duties of this role include:

·   Reviewing Building Regulations consultations, including complex premises submissions

·   Undertake fire safety audits in buildings which have complex or fire engineered designs

·  Provide fire safety advice, guidance, engagement and technical support in relation to fire engineered and complex buildings, as well as

·  Providing leadership, support and mentoring to Business Fire Safety Inspectors in relation to the auditing of heritage buildings that require fire engineered or complex fire precautions.

To be considered for this role you must hold the Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent, as well as the Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design, or be willing to work towards this.

For more information about the role contact Steve Massey on 07979516839, or at email address: smassey@syfire.gov.uk

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained by clicking the “Download Job” button by clicking below or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

To apply for the post please download an application form from our website or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 17:00 Hours on Friday 19th May 2023.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

WM Salary: £39,077 (Development) – £42,722 (Competent WMB) plus training allowance

Hours – 42 hours per week / 9 day fortnight + additional hours for training allowance

Location – RBFRS Training Centre – Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8FT

About the role
As a Watch Manager, General Training Instructor, you will be a vital part of our Learning and Development team; engaging and motivating individuals through training, development and 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 candidate will be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of centrally delivered training. You will train and assess 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 have the opportunity to specialise and lead a discipline, as well as providing valuable contributions and support to all areas of operational training.

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

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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Eligibility

Applications are restricted to Competent Crew Managers or above who have successfully completed a Level 1 Incident Command qualification and have maintained their knowledge and skills.  You will already hold a teaching qualification or equivalent training and have a good knowledge of the fundamental principles of learning and development.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a L1 incident command assessment following the selection process.

For further details regarding the role, please contact Station Manager Paul Keenan (keenanp@rbfrs.co.uk) to arrange an informal discussion.

Application and selection process

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

Please see the link to the Job Profile

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

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.

Following shortlisting, applicants will be assessed for suitability by means of a role based presentation and behavioural / competency based interview

Please see the role based presentation task instructions which are provided in advance to allow you to start considering your approach. If you are successful at shortlisting, you will deliver the presentation and have a professional discussion before interview. The presentation must be submitted by 09:00 on the 9th of May 2023 to R&Dadmin@rbfrs.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 09:00am on Wednesday 3rd May 2023

It is anticipated that the interview and selection process will take place w/c 8th May.

For more information regarding the application process, please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing and Development Coordinator, Otte@rbfrs.co.uk.

The successful candidate will be inspired to 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.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. 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.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome.

To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion

CM Salary: £36,668 (Development) – £38,249 (Competent CM) plus training allowance

Hours – 42 hours per week / 9 day fortnight + additional hours for training allowance

Location – RBFRS Training Centre – Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8FT

About the role
As a Crew Manager 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 candidate 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 our Incident Command Team.

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

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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Eligibility

Applications are invited from Competent Fire Fighters or above, who wish to develop their knowledge and skills into supervisory management.  You will be nominated to complete an AET teaching qualification (Level 3 Award in Education and Training) and have a good knowledge of the fundamental principles of learning and development.

For further details regarding the role, please contact Watch Manager Adam Brailsford (brailsforda@rbfrs.co.uk), or Group Manager Lee Brathwaite (brathwaitel@rbfrs.co.uk) to arrange an informal discussion.

Application and selection process

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

Please see the link to the Job Profile

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

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.

Following shortlisting, applicants will be assessed for suitability by means of a role based presentation and behavioural / competency based interview

Please see the role based presentation task instructions which are provided in advance to allow you to start considering your approach. If you are successful at shortlisting, you will deliver the presentation and have a professional discussion before interview. The presentation must be submitted by 09:00am on the 15th of May 2023 to R&Dadmin@rbfrs.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 09:00am on Wednesday 10th May 2023

It is anticipated that the interview and selection process will take place w/c 15 May.

For more information regarding the application process, please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing and Development Coordinator, Otte@rbfrs.co.uk.

The successful candidate will be inspired to 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.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. 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.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome.

To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion

WM Salary: £39,077 (Development) – £42,722 (Competent WMB) plus training allowance

Hours – 42 hours per week / 9 day fortnight + additional hours for training allowance

Location – RBFRS Training Centre – Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8FT

About the role
As a Watch Manager, General Training Instructor, you will be a vital part of our Learning and Development team; engaging and motivating individuals through training, development and 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 candidate will be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of centrally delivered training. You will train and assess 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 have the opportunity to specialise and lead a discipline, as well as providing valuable contributions and support to all areas of operational training.

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

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. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Eligibility

Applications are restricted to Competent Crew Managers or above who have successfully completed a Level 1 Incident Command qualification and have maintained their knowledge and skills.  You will already hold a teaching qualification or equivalent training and have a good knowledge of the fundamental principles of learning and development.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a L1 incident command assessment following the selection process.

For further details regarding the role, please contact Station Manager Paul Keenan (keenanp@rbfrs.co.uk) to arrange an informal discussion.

Application and selection process

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

Please see the link to the Job Profile

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

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.

Following shortlisting, applicants will be assessed for suitability by means of a role based presentation and behavioural / competency based interview

Please see the role based presentation task instructions which are provided in advance to allow you to start considering your approach. If you are successful at shortlisting, you will deliver the presentation and have a professional discussion before interview. The presentation must be submitted by 09:00 on the 9th of May 2023 to R&Dadmin@rbfrs.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 09:00am on Wednesday 3rd May 2023

It is anticipated that the interview and selection process will take place w/c 8TH May.

For more information regarding the application process, please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing and Development Coordinator, Otte@rbfrs.co.uk.

The successful candidate will be inspired to 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.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. 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.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome.

To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion

This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to join Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) as the Asset and Commissioning Manager in a varied and strategic role within our emergency service.

• Do you have recent experience of fleet and asset management?
• Have you worked in a strategic environment and delivered on multiple projects?
• Are you able to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders?

If you have answered yes, then we would love to hear from you.

Your role and responsibilities

This role sits at the heart of a specialist team, and you will provide asset and commissioning management of our fleet of c150 vehicles, both emergency and non-emergency, our equipment, and our property. Your primary purpose in the role is to ensure the efficient management and commissioning of our fleet, equipment, and property to efficiently deliver our strategic objectives.

You will be supported by the Area Manager for People and Resources and work as part of a management team in the service area, with direct line management responsibility for a small and specialised team.

You will need

• degree level qualification or equivalent experience in relevant field
• a recognised project management qualification or evidence of strategic project management
• specialist vehicle engineering experience and expertise and ideally the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence with full car and LGV licence to at least category C.

If you have an ability to manage multiple workstreams whilst forecasting future requirements inline with industry developments and capital finance, we want to hear from you.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service operate from 35 stations across Suffolk, many of them shared with Suffolk Police and East of England Ambulance Service. Our stations vary in status from being staffed 24/7, 365 days a year, to being completely on-call, which means firefighters are on call day and night and are alerted to incidents by a pager. The Fire Service Headquarters is based at Endeavour House in Ipswich and we share a combined fire control room with Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service provides a 24 hour, 7 days a week emergency response service to deal with fires, road traffic collisions and a wide range of emergencies. Our responsibilities as an emergency service are set out in the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 and the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

You will oversee our specialist and passionate teams including our engineers who run our fleet of 150 vehicles from our dedicated workshop facility based in Ipswich, and our equipment, supplies, and technical services team based in Martlesham.  As part of Suffolk County Council, you will work closely with colleagues including procurement, legal, and HR.

Travel and workplace requirements

We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate, but in this role, you will need to travel to locations away from your contractual base and the role has a vocational driving requirement, so you must hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.

This role supports hybrid working, a broadly even balance between working from home and working from an office base. Please speak with the contact detailed below if you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements.

For more information

For an informal discussion, please contact Henry Griffin (he/him) by calling 07901 512791 or emailing henry.griffin@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

Step 1 – read the advert and the Job and Person Profile (JPP).

Step 2 – write your supporting statement using Supporting Statement template (other formats may not be accepted). Your statement must clearly indicate how you meet the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the (JPP).

Step 3 – click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 4 – complete the online application, uploading your supporting statement and a copy of your CV on the final page (without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed).

Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.

For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.

Closing date: 26 April 2023, 11:30pm

Interview date: 4 May 2023

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service 2023 Watch Manager Promotional Process

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (OFRS) vision is to deliver outstanding services that are community focussed, forward thinking, trusted, inclusive and sustainable. This will be delivered through leadership at all levels, that empowers everyone to contribute to this vision, through a culture that is vibrant and inclusive.

OFRS received three ‘good’ ratings for effectiveness, efficiency and people from its last HMICFRS inspection in July 2022, but we are ambitious and striving to go further. We are therefore seeking applications from outstanding and passionate people that wish to be considered for the role of Watch Manager to help us to continue building an outstanding organisation.

We are inviting applications from substantive, competent operational Crew and Watch Managers who work within the Wholetime duty system for a Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service. Applicants must hold an Incident Command Level 1 qualification.

We are an inclusive organisation, which serves diverse communities with a diverse range of demands and challenges. We want a diverse workforce that can help us to better understand our communities and bring a diversity of thought, views, experience and ideas. We therefore particularly encourage applications from female, black and minority ethnic and LGBTQ+ staff who are underrepresented in our operational workforce.

Promotional Process

The promotional process will consist of the following elements:

1.    Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest can be made by completing the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/91JMGZQv7V. Eligible candidates will be invited to a Briefing Event. Must be submitted by 1200 on 8 May.

2.    WM Briefing Event – this will take place online at 1400 on 15 May

An online briefing session will give an overview of the promotional process and will offer an opportunity for questions to be asked. It is highly recommended that candidates attend this briefing session. Application packs will be released immediately following the briefing session.

3.    Application Form and Case Study Exercise

Candidates will be required to complete an application form, and a case study exercise. This must be submitted by 0800 on 5 June 2023

4.    Interviews – 3-7 July, HQ Kidlington

An interview board will incorporate an interview, a presentation, and a managerial roleplay exercise.

Successful candidates will be placed within a pool and offered a role when one becomes available. At this point references will be sought as candidates undergo a medical, fitness test, and DBS clearance.

Expressions of Interest should be made by completing the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/91JMGZQv7V. Please note: Your current employer will not be contacted without your express permission.

Expressions of Interest are to be returned by 1200 on 8 May 2023. Following this date, eligible candidates will be invited to an online briefing event. This will take place at 1400 on 15 May. Application packs will be released immediately following this event.

If you have any questions, or require any more information, please contact Station Manager Nik Brown errt@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Our Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Development Assurance Adviser

Salary:  £29,439- £33,820 per annum (pay award pending), Grade 4

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week (Flexible working considered e.g. job-share or part-time working (2x 0.5fte)

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading and other work locations as required

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, plus public holidays and, flexible working hours

Superb Pension Schemes available

Onsite gym and parking facilities

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual for the position of Development Assurance Adviser.

You enjoy working with others, have a can-do solutions focussed approach to work and are able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll have experience of supporting learning and development activity and be able to influence change and improvement in this field.

Working within the Resourcing and Development team, you will support the professional development of staff with learning, assessment and assurance activities. You will be responsible for completing induction and registration of learners along with providing high quality ongoing support to individuals and their line managers across a range of qualifications and our Development and Assessment Pathways (DAPs).

This role offers a great opportunity to make a difference in an evolving public service environment and in an organisation that offers flexible working arrangements so that our teams can achieve a good work-life balance, and that invests in continuing development. A range of post-appointment training will be provided as appropriate.

In applying you’ll be able to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework and meet the selection criteria detailed at the end of the job profile (attached).

The key focus of this role is:

• To support and deliver development, assessment and assurance activity ensuring effective development for all staff
• Providing advice and guidance to learners and their managers
• Deliver inductions and learning support as needed
• Ensure compliance with policy, procedure and best practice, and effective standardisation and observation
•  Liaison with awarding bodies and training providers

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Good general education (equivalent of 5 GCSE passes level C or above – must contain English Language and Mathematics)
• Relevant professional/leadership qualification or commensurate and equivalent experience
• Ability to facilitate action and change and to impart learning using a variety of methods and platforms
• Experience of design, development and review of learning, training and development products

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position click the URL link to Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile.

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Lorraine Sullivan, Resourcing and Development Manager at sullivanl@rbfrs.co.uk or Mark Crawford, Station Manager Development Assurance at crawfordm@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 10:00 hours Friday 28 April 2023

It is anticipated that the selection assessment process will run week commencing 8 May 2023.

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.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. 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.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome.

To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion