Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are seeking an experienced Training and Development Coordinator to join team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £28,770 – £32,076 per annum.
About the Training and Development Coordinator role:
Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service proudly serves Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland attending over 8,000 emergency incidents each year.
Our Training and Development department plays a vital role in keeping our communities safe. We do this by supporting the knowledge, skill and behavioral development of our firefighters and providing a high-quality training service to members of the Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service team.
We are looking to recruit a permanent Training and Development Co-Coordinator to join our Operational Training and Development team.
Responsibilities as our Training and Development Coordinator :
You will be responsible for supporting the forecasting, costing, planning, and resourcing of operational training activities and ensuring that instructors and resource allocations are correct and in line with safety and assurance. Where required, you will also support the sourcing and agreement of contractual terms and conditions of externally provided training and/or services. You will also provide Line Management for the Training and Development Business Support Team.
Skills and experience required as our Training and Development Coordinator :
We are looking for someone who has experience of coordinating activities in order to accomplish multiple tasks; setting priorities and managing their own time effectively; someone who has the ability to apply maintain accuracy under pressure and work to tight deadlines.
All applicants must have experience of working within a Learning and Development environment as well as ability to work at a variety of locations within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Benefits you'll receive as our Training and Development Coordinator :
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working
- Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
- Full support for ongoing professional development
- On-site gym facilities
- Free onsite parking
- Access to an emergency services "Blue Light" discount card
- Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
- Access to the Service's 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.
You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:
- Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
- Department of Works and Pension's Disability Confident scheme
- British Sign Language Charter
- Asians in the Fire Service Association
Closing date: 23:59 14 August 2024
Interview date: w/c 26 August 2024
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Training and Development Coordinator then please click "apply" now – We'd love to hear from you!
Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.