Training and Development Adviser (Temporary – 12-month fixed term contract / secondment)
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'
Weare 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 focussed approach to work and are able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You'll have experience of supporting learning and development activity 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
* Providing 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 / organisations
* Excellent self-management, planning and organisational 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 of design, development and review of development products / activities
Application and selection process
The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours 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 behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.
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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.
For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Louise Keane, Training and Development Lead at
to arrange an informal discussion.
Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CVs without an accompanying application form.
Closing date for applications is 09:00 hrs on the 22 May 2025
It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run 29 - 30 May 2025
Anticipated start date: asap
As part of the interview process you will be required to deliver a 10-minute presentation on how to design and facilitate inclusive teaching and learning.
Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.
Please view our Applicant Privacy Statement on application
Our Commitments:
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.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.
Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.
Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.
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 (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).
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.
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