Crew Manager (General Trainer) – Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Salary and Grade – £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
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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.
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.
Salary: £43,104 (Competent CM) plus training allowance per annum
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