Post: Talent Manager (Apprenticeships)
Salary: £46,941 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £46,941 – £56,071 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Tuesday 09 June 2026
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front‑line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).
About the team
The Talent team sits within Organisational Development in the People Services (HR) department. We are a supportive and collaborative team, leading the design and delivery of key people processes. Our work includes high‑priority strategic projects aligned with Brigade priorities, giving the team wide‑reaching impact and visibility across the organisation.
We are responsible for core processes such as performance management (appraisals); high‑potential talent identification; succession planning; coaching and mentoring; and apprenticeships: this includes promoting best practice and identifying opportunities to expand apprenticeships across the Brigade.
We are also broadening the range of talent development opportunities available to staff, both to be centrally coordinated and locally delivered. This includes a stronger focus on non‑traditional development, particularly experiential learning (learning through on‑the‑job experience) and social learning (learning through interaction with others), to better support career development.
Please note that Recruitment is managed by a separate team within People Services. While we work closely with them, responsibility for Brigade recruitment and promotion activities sits outside the Talent team.
About the role
The Talent Manager (Apprenticeships) is responsible for ensuring the Brigade’s apprenticeship programmes are managed in line with best practice, with a focus on continuous improvement through collaboration with other departments and external stakeholders. The role also leads the development of the Brigade’s apprenticeship strategy, identifying where new programmes will deliver the greatest organisational benefit.
As the Talent team’s work evolves in line with Brigade priorities, this role is becoming increasingly involved in a broader range of talent activity, for example succession planning and talent identification and development. It will suit someone who brings strong apprenticeship expertise, alongside a wider interest in, and experience of, talent development.
You will work closely with the Senior Talent Manager and colleagues to design, deliver and review talent initiatives that are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with the Brigade’s values and strategic priorities. You will take ownership of your areas of work, leading delivery and proactively managing risks and issues.
You will provide expert advice and work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure talent initiatives meet business needs, align with wider people strategies, and are applied consistently. You will also support and coach colleagues within the team, contribute to the wider department, and deputise when required.
You’ll also stay informed about internal and external developments, applying insight and best practice to continuously improve the Brigade’s approach.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
1. Experience of apprenticeship programmes from an employer perspective; including management and funding.
2. Experience coordinating employee talent management and / or development programmes, e.g., apprenticeships.
3. High level interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships, with credibility at senior levels internally and externally; including to influence and persuade in situations where the role holder does not have seniority / authority over others.
4. Excellent planning, project management and organisational skills to coordinate the programme activities and numerous work streams, ensuring workloads are managed effectively and deadlines are met.
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
* 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
* Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
* Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
* Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
* Free access to the Brigade gym
* Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
* Free counselling
* Season ticket loan
* Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
* Contributory pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
* Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
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.
Anyone who has contact with children, young people or adults at risk will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Criminal records check: In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.
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