Benefits
Salary: £27,269 - £31,067 per annum (pay award pending), Grade 3 (based on relevant experience)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading and other work locations as required
Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available
This vacancy falls under eligibility criteria for the ‘Employee Referral Scheme'
About The Role
We are seeking a Coaching and Resourcing Assistant within the Resourcing and Development team; this role offers the opportunity to build and develop a career whilst working in the Human Resources and Learning and Development department of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS).
You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic and evolving environment, while being part of an organisation that prioritises the training, development, and wellbeing of its employees. Our friendly and supportive team works within a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture, with some flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. We also offer a range of tailored training and development opportunities post-appointment to support you in your role and help you grow your career.
This varied role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and approachable individual to contribute to the attraction and recruitment processes for our operational staff, supporting individuals as they begin and grow their careers within the Service. The position requires strong administrative skills, including accurate record-keeping in line with GDPR, effective organisation, research, and confident use of a variety of databases, systems and technologies.
About You
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with others, has a can-do solutions focussed approach to work and are able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
You will be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, brings a proactive, solutions-focused approach to their work, and excels at building and maintaining positive, productive relationships with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
Working within the Resourcing and Development team, you will support recruitment processes, particularly our Wholetime Firefighter recruitment to enable continuing change and improvement in this field.
The Key Focus Of This Role Is
* To support the delivery of activities around resourcing to support recruitment processes
* Liaise with a range of people internal and external to RBFRS
* Provide timely accurate and effective administrative support and manage expectations.
* To act as a first point of contact and to deal efficiently and courteously to all queries
* Effective use of databases and HR/learning management systems and technology to accurately enter and maintain and interrogate data
* Undertake financial administration when necessary, using relevant finance systems
* Proven ability to effectively coordinate and manage multiple tasks and priorities to successful completion
Key Role Requirements (knowledge, Skills And Experience)
* Knowledge and understanding of resourcing activities and processes
* Good general education (equivalent of 5 GCSE passes level C or above – must contain English Language and Mathematics)
* The ability to develop positive and effective relationships with a broad range of individuals/organisations
* Ability to achieve deadlines and meet customer requirements
* Knowledge of General Data Protection (GDPR) and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information
* Proficient IT skills
* Ability to co-ordinate and successfully manage a wide range of tasks
* The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to take applications from those interested in applying for the Wholetime Firefighter apprentice position.
Some weekend / evening working is required on occasion.
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 selection process will involve an interview and role related task.
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.
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Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.
Appointment is conditional upon undertaking 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 Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser at or Sue Press, Coaching and Succession 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 hours 27 May 2025
It is anticipated that the assessment process will take place 9-10 June 2025.
Start date: asap
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.
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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. #J-18808-Ljbffr