Learning and Development Support
Fixed Term 12 months
Benefits
Salary: £16,885 – £19,236 (FTE £28,142 – £32,061) per annum, Grade 3.
Hours: Part Time – 22.2 hours per week
Location – Learning and Development Centre, Whitley Wood, Reading
Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available.
About the role
This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.
About you
We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual for the position of Learning and Development Support. Working with the Learning and Development team, you will support the delivery and maintenance of operational qualifications across our organisation. You will support the improvements of our operational training provision and the day-to-day support of our operational training team.
Specifically, we are seeking an individual who has previous administration experience, is computer literate in Word, Excel and Outlook and with a general understanding of the training and development environments. You will be someone who is adaptable and willing to learn about the training function and how this supports the effectiveness of our operational response.
The key focus of this role (Key Responsibilities and Deliverables)
* Provide effective administration and support to the Learning and Development team and Driver Training team.
* Populate and maintain Operational Training Planner and training recording programmes.
* Be responsible for co-ordination and issue of joining instructions to ensure that training delivery is maintained.
* Act as a first point of contact for the service, providing general administrative functions as and when required, in support of training managers and instructors.
Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience)
* Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, able to produce letters and send emails).
* Understanding of training & development environment.
* General understanding of database work and the importance of accurate data.
* Organisational skills – able to plan booking of training venues, organising training instructors.
Eligibility and EEO
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.
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.
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.
Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours 5 May 2026.
Anticipated start date: ASAP.
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