Fire Control – Learning & Development Manager

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Exeter; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service seeks an experienced Fire Control – Learning and Development Manager. This full-time role involves developing training programs, monitoring quality assessments, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance service delivery. The position is based in Exeter with a competitive salary of £40,538 gross per annum.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain training and consolidation exercises.
• Monitor and modify training activities for successful completion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed National Operational Guidance.

Job description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Fire Control – Learning and Development Manager to join our Fire Control Team. You will join us on a full-time basis working 42 hours per week, on a permanent basis.

This role is available on Grey Book Control Terms and Conditions, working the Day Duty System, and you will receive a competitive salary at the Watch Manager Development rate of £40,538 (gross) per annum. The role is based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter.

Key responsibilities of the Data Team Manager role:

1. Develop and maintain, plan, and support the delivery of acquisition training and associated consolidation exercises, including developing training, Fire Control learning/training, and Supervisory Review Training.
2. Monitor and modify planned training activities to ensure the successful completion of team and Service objectives.
3. Monitor and quality assure Call Quality Assessments to identify training and development needs.
4. Collaborate with other FRS stakeholders to ensure National Operational Guidance and learning are absorbed and embedded into Fire Control, supporting wider Service Delivery.
5. Develop, plan, and support training events for Service staff.
6. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to establish new or revised ways of working to accommodate new initiatives.
7. Liaise with relevant stakeholders, internally and externally, to establish and maintain good working relationships to support Fire Control learning and wider Service Delivery.
8. Assist the Control Group Support Team in developing and managing effective resilience procedures for all critical systems and operations.
9. Maintain a safe working environment and support DSFRS’s ‘Safe to’ culture.

Closing date: 2359hrs 22 May 2025

We anticipate the selection process to begin the week commencing 2 June 2025.