Learning and Development Coordinator

Dsfire; Exeter; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Learning and Development Coordinator to enhance their People Services team. This role offers the chance to design impactful development programs that empower individuals and drive success across the organization. You will work collaboratively with department leaders to align training with both individual and organizational goals, ensuring continuous improvement through effective evaluation. Join a dedicated team committed to making a real difference in the community and support the growth of a high-performing workforce.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in learning and development including coordination and delivery of training frameworks.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of our People and Organisational Development Roadmap.
• Coordinate and implement learning and development programs that support the growth of our people.

Skills

Learning and Development Coordination

Andragogy Principles

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Servicehave an exciting opportunity for aLearning and Development Coordinator to enhance our People Services team based at our Service Headquarters inExeter.You'll join us on a12-month fixed term contract working37 hoursper week, in return you will receive a competitive salary of£41,511.00 - £44,711.00(gross) per annum.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.

Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce.

About the role:

Are you passionate about empowering others through learning? Do you have the skills to design and implement impactful development programs that drive success? If, we want you to join our team!

This is your opportunity to play a key role in enhancing the skills, knowledge and capabilities of our incredible people.

What you'll do -

• Support the development and delivery of our People and Organisational Development Roadmap.
• Identify training needs and help design initiatives that support our line managers to effectively lead their teams.
• Coordinate and implement learning and development programs that support the growth of our people in non-operational skills.
• Identify training needs and help design initiatives that drive performance and skill development across all levels.
• Liaise with our Academy teams to support training logistics, ensuring smooth delivery of learning opportunities.
• Work closely with department leaders to ensure training aligns with both individual and organisational goals.
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs to ensure continuous improvement.

Find out more:

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience in learning and development including coordination and delivery of training frameworks.
• A deep understanding of andragogy principles and how to apply them in a professional environment.
• Experience in bringing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles to all learning opportunities.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Fantastic communication skills and the ability to engage people at all levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively and engage stakeholders across the organisation.
• A proactive, innovative mindset with a passion for continuous learning.

Be a key player in the growth and development of a high performing and passionate organisation.

Help build and deliver training programs that make a real difference.

A unique change to work with a service that has a direct and positive impact on communities.

If you are looking for a role where you can apply your skills and make a difference, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Closing Date: 2359hrs Sunday 18 May 2025

We anticipate shortlisting and interviews will take place early June 2025.

For more information, or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Huntington via [e-mail] or 07977 353466.

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

How to apply:

You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document detailing how you meet thefollowing criteria taken from the Job Description and Person Specification.

Application criteria:

Please tell us in no more than 500 words per heading your experience of the following elements of the job role:

• Experience of creating and implementing a development pathway for every level in an organisation, working within national collaborative frameworks.
• Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of existing leadership pathways and qualifications and setting improvement objectives.
• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders to develop tailored skill specific career pathways for a blend of staff that meet leadership vision and frameworks, whilst supporting both pre and post role development.
• Designing and delivering specific content to meet the requirements of learning pathway frameworks aligning to local and National Standards.

To help you complete this part of the application form please find attached below the word document "Essential Criteria for my Learning and Development Coordinator Application" for you to download and complete with your evidence of how you meet the criteria detailed above. You can then upload this where requested when completing you application form.

Evidence submitted in relation to the criteria above will be used to shortlist any applications received.

Our values

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services' Safeguarding Policy.

Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.

As a Service and as individuals:

• We are proud to help
• We are honest
• We are respectful
• We are working together

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.

Job number

PS00778

Internal / external

External

Job type

Support

Location

Exeter

Contract type

Temporary/Fixed term

Hours of work

37 hours per week

25 Apr 2025

18 May 2025

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