Leadership and Development Advisor – Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

18.5 hours per week (2.5 or 3 days)
Salary S01, £33,366 – £35,253 pro rata (pay rise pending)
Based at Headquarters, Winsford with some occasional travel within Cheshire.

A vacancy has arisen for a Leadership and Development Advisor in the Organisation and Leadership Development Team working within the People and Organisational Development Department at Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service on a 12-month fixed term basis. We are seeking a learning and development professional to deliver organisational development initiatives, with a focus on leadership, management, coaching and team development. You will work closely with the People and Organisational Development team, senior leaders and departmental managers to identify learning needs and implement practical solutions. This role offers a great opportunity to have a meaningful impact working within the fire and rescue service.

Key Responsibilities:
• Partner with the People and Organisational Development team and stakeholders to assess learning needs and align them with organisational goals.
• Deliver leadership programmes as part of the corporate training calendar.
• Performing coaching and mentoring to support professional growth across the organisation.
• Promote a positive and inclusive culture that encourages continuous development, collaborations and high performance.

Applicants will need to:
• Hold a Graduate/Associate CIPD or equivalent qualification
• Have experience of developing and delivering high-quality leadership training programmes, ensuring a blended learning approach that includes face to face training, virtual learning, coaching and action learning.
• Evidence the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels with strong advisory skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to measure and evaluate delivery against agreed requirements
• Show knowledge of adult learning principles and modern learning methods.
• Be able to work to deadlines, multitask and reprioritise work as necessary.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found using the links to the right, or alternatively, contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk. For an informal chat about the role please contact Vicki Wraxton (Organisational Development Manager) on 07811 720991.

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruit-ment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 02/25/LDA on your application.

Closing date for applications: Monday 28th April 2025, 12 noon.