Training and Development Adviser (Temporary – 12-month fixed term contract / secondment) – Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

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

We are 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

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run 29 – 30 May 2025

Anticipated start date: July/early August 2025