Learning and Development Officer
Grade 5: £33,699 - £37,280
37 hours per week (requests for part-time working will be considered)
Fixed Term (12 Months)
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham.
Are you passionate about helping people reach their full potential? At Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) we're on a mission to become an outstanding Service and we know how important it is to invest in our people to help us get there.
That's where you come in We are looking for a Learning and Development Officer to be at heart of shaping how we train and develop our teams. From designing leadership programmes to supporting individuals with their professional growth, the work will make a real difference to our employees
The role of Learning and Development Officer is extremely diverse and will give the opportunity for the post holder to work across the county of Nottinghamshire at different fire stations and events.
The post is based at our Joint Headquarters, however, the successful candidate can utilise any of our fire stations as their work location when their schedules allow.
If you love variety, have a desire to help people grow and want to be apart of an inclusive and supportive organisation, this is the perfect role for you. Apply below
Key Responsibilities
* Support employees to identify professional, vocational and leadership development needs across the Service.
* Design, deliver and evaluate engaging learning and leadership development programmes.
* Provide expert feedback using diagnostic tools.
* Lead and coordinate coaching programmes.
* Produce reports on the impact of learning initiatives.
* Act as a Programme Lead and Trainer for leadership and management programmes.
* Provide professional advice and coaching to support learning objectives.
Experience/Qualification
* Level 5 in Leadership and Management, Coaching and Mentoring or equivalent professional experience.
* Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
* Driving licence to allow the post holder to travel around the county (adjustments can be made for disabled candidates).
* Experience in designing and delivery leadership and management initiatives.
* Skilled facilitator and coach.
* Experience in managing developmental programmes and interventions.
* Able to evaluate learning and provide continuous improvement.
* Experienced communicator.
* Knowledge of learning and development theories and their practical application.
Why NFRS?
* Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. Want to work part time or change your start/finish time? Then we're the employer for you
* Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home (or a different fire station) to help provide you with more flexibility.
* Annual Leave - 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
* Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
* Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
* Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
* Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.
If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities' and 'Disability Confident' employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a 'Gold' employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.
NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.
Thank you to all applicants that have shown an interest in this role previously. Candidates who applied through the last process do not need to submit a further application
Closing date: Sunday 26th October 2025
Interview date: Week Commencing 10th November 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,699.00-£37,280.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee mentoring programme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Financial planning services
* Flexitime
* Free fitness classes
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount
* Work from home
Work Location: In person