Benefits:
Salary: £32,654 – £37,035 per annum (pro rata)
Grade 4 (pay award pending)
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week (office-based role). Job share or part time working requests (2 x 18.5 hours per week contract) considered.
Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading
Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days (pro-rata), flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available
Other information about our benefits can be found here
This vacancy falls under eligibility criteria for the ‘Employee Referral Scheme’.
We are currently updating our HR and Learning systems and are seeking a motivated and engaging individual to work within the Training and Development team during this time to support business as usual activity and ongoing design and implementation.
You enjoy working with others, have a can-do solution-focused approach to work, and are able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll have experience supporting learning and development activities and be able to influence change and improvement in this field.
Specifically, we are seeking individuals who will support the research, design, implementation, and delivery of training, as well as the development of learning products and courses using a blended learning approach. You will be providing support in relation to training, development, and assurance activities and associated processes. You will support the management and development of our HR and learning management systems and associated tasks.
The key focus of this role is:
* Research, review, specify, and design current and existing training
* Design creative and interactive e-learning content
* Participate in the delivery of training courses and qualifications
* Provide advice and guidance on existing and newly created pathways and products
* Ensure compliance with policy, procedure, and best practice
* Support the maintenance, testing, and development of our technology/systems
Key role requirements (knowledge, skills, and experience):
* The ability to develop positive relationships with a broad range of individuals/organizations
* Excellent self-management, planning, and organizational skills
* Ability to work on own initiative, make decisions to manage own workload
* Ability to facilitate action and change and to impart learning using a variety of methods and platforms
* Experience in the design, development, and review of development products/activities
Application and selection process
The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviors in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.
The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviors that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviors 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 a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, rechecks will be required in line with the DBS and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.
For further details or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments to assist you in your application or recruitment process, please contact Louise Keane, Training and Development Lead at keanel@rbfrs.co.uk.
Please note we do not accept applications via agencies or CVs without an accompanying application form.
Closing date for applications: 09:00 hrs on 22 May 2025.
Assessment/interview process: 29 – 30 May 2025.
Anticipated start date: July/early August 2025.
As part of the interview, you will deliver a 10-minute presentation on designing and facilitating inclusive teaching and learning.
Please check whether applying/accepting this position affects your Annual Allowance, as a breach could result in a tax charge.
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Our Commitments:
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values diversity, dignity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.
Applications are welcome for job-share or part-time arrangements. All applications are considered on merit. We are a Disability Confident Leader — if you meet the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview if you opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment. Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement on application.
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