Job title: Learning and Organisational Development Coordinator
Grade: C
Salary: £29,064 per annum rising by annual increments to £30,518
More information on salaries and progression can be found on our page.
Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week
Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at either Service Headquarters, Salisbury or Dorchester Support Offices, Poundbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend service premises across Dorset & Wiltshire when necessary for key activities and meetings.
Appointment Type:Permanent
Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Leah Smith, Watch Manager Cultural Development on 07825 676419 /
Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 November 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Monday 14 December 2025. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldnt do it.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.
As a Learning and Organisational Development Coordinator in our Learning and Organisational Development department you will:
1. Manage the process of programming of learning and organisational development activities to agreed service standards using the provided system
2. Support internal and external customers in learning and organisational development requirements
3. Support with the facilitation of leadership development activities across the Service and manage external course nominations and bookings
What makes you our ideal Learning and Organisational Development Coordinator?
4. 4 GCSE passes - Grade A*- C / 9 - 4, including English and Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualification (including L2 functional skills), or higher-level relevant qualification
5. Relevant qualification in Business Administration or equivalent NVQ level 3 or able to demonstrate a significant level of experience at this equivalent level
6. Experience of using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.