Our client, a Fire and Rescue service is seeking a Learning & Development Officer to join their Learning and Development Team for a period of 12 months. This role will be vital in the review, design and implementation of the service's revised development programmes.
Learning and Development Officer
Location: Agile working - Command Headquarters, Sheffield, S1 3FG / Other Sites and Stations / Home
Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 (Grade 5)
Contract: Fixed Term - 12 months
Hours: 37 per week. Monday - Tuesday (Flexi Time)
The successful post holder will undertake administrative project work and research in support of the service's Development Review Project. This will incorporate the design and facilitation of information sessions to help the service to evaluate their current development programmes.
Ideally you will have a background in learning and development and knowledge of evaluation and project methodologies. You will have assisted in the development and delivery of training frameworks and have delivered effective face to face and digital training and evaluation solutions.
To enable you to carry out this role effectively, you will have an understanding of project methodologies and the effective use of evaluation. You will also hold a relevant Level 3 learning & development related qualification.
The role will be agile. You will work be based at Headquarters and attend other sites and stations as well as home working.
The service offers the opportunity to join a friendly and adaptive workforce with home life balance at the forefront of their Flexi Time, Flexible Working and Agile Working Policies. Employees have the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (which includes employer contributions), have access to a range of in house and app based personal and financial support via Health and Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health department, and offers personal and professional learning and development support and a range of organisational benefits, discounts and memberships available as part of the service or wider fire sector.
Closing date for applications is 09:00am hours on Monday 16 September 2024.
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New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. The Service offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years' service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. They also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
This employer is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. They warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within their workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, they will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. They believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and they are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.
This Fire Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect their commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
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