Benefits: Salary: £28,142 - £32,061 per annum, Grade 3 Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading and other work locations as required Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available About the Role: We are seeking a Coaching and Resourcing Assistant within the Resourcing and Development team; this role offers the opportunity to start your journey to build and develop a career whilst working in the Human Resources and Learning and Development department of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS). You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic and evolving environment, while being part of an organisation that prioritises the training, development and wellbeing of its employees. Our friendly and supportive team works within a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture, with some flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. We also offer a range of tailored training and development opportunities post-appointment to support you in your role and help you grow your career with us. This varied role offers an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to contribute to the attraction and recruitment processes for our operational staff, supporting individuals as they begin and grow their careers within the Service. The position requires strong administrative skills, including accurate record-keeping in line with GDPR, effective organisation, research and confident use of a variety of databases, IT systems and technologies. About you: We're looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, takes a practical approach to problem-solving, and builds positive working relationships with colleagues and external contacts. Working within the Resourcing and Development team, you will support varied recruitment and promotion processes. The key focus of this role is: Support the coordination and delivery of resourcing activities, including internal and external recruitment and promotion processes Liaise with a range of people internal and external to RBFRS Provide accurate, timely, and effective administrative support while managing expectations appropriately Serve as a first point of contact, responding to all queries efficiently, professionally, and with courtesy Use HR systems, learning management platforms, and databases effectively to input, maintain, and retrieve data Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience): Experience, knowledge and understanding of resourcing activities and processes and delivering these to the required standard, planning time and activity to meet deadlines, successfully executing a wide range of tasks Good general education (equivalent of 5 GCSE passes level C or above – must contain English Language and Mathematics) The ability to develop positive and effective relationships Knowledge of General Data Protection (GDPR) and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information Proficient IT skills, ability to produce accurate documentation and records using MS 365 / Sharepoint products (particularly Excel) plus experience of using databases and systems to accurately enter, maintain and interrogate data The ability to work effectively as part of a team Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to take applications from those interested in applying for the Wholetime Firefighter apprentice position. Some weekend / evening working is required on occasion. Application and selection process The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached on application. The selection process will involve an interview and role related task involving use of Excel. 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. If you are interested in applying for this position, click Apply Now. Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification on application. Appointment is conditional upon undertaking Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy. For further details about the role please contact Sue Press, Coaching and Succession Lead at presss@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion. If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application or with our promotion process please contact Amanda Gavin, HR & Recruitment Officer at gavina@rbfrs.co.uk Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CVs without an accompanying application form. Closing date for applications is 08:00 hours on 4 September 2025 It is anticipated that the assessment process will take place 11-12 September 2025. Start date: 20 October 2025 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. Please view our Applicant Privacy Statement on application. Our Commitments: 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. Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application. 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). Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment. Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement via this link.