Learning and Development Officer

8-i; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused emergency service in Nottingham is seeking a Learning and Development Officer to enhance team training and development initiatives. The successful candidate will design and deliver leadership programmes, support professional growth, and work across various fire stations. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are provided, along with comprehensive health and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Annual Leave - 27 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme access

Health and Wellbeing support

Free access to on-site gym

Agile working policy

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Level 5 in Leadership and Management or equivalent professional experience.
• Driving licence required for travel around the county.
• Experience in designing and delivering leadership initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support employees to identify professional and vocational development needs.
• Design and deliver leadership development programmes.
• Produce reports on learning initiatives' impact.

Skills

Coaching and Mentoring

Leadership Development

Communication

Facilitation

Evaluation

Education

Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Relevant degree qualification

Job description

Grade 5: £33,699 - £37,280

37 hours per week (requests for part-time working will be considered)

Fixed Term (12 Months)

Arnold, Nottingham.

Are you passionate about helping people reach their full potential? Our client is on a mission to become an outstanding Service and we know how important it is to invest in our people to help us get there. That's where you come in! We are looking for a Learning and Development Officer to be at the heart of shaping how we train and develop our teams. From designing leadership programmes to supporting individuals with their professional growth, the work will make a real difference to our employees!

The role of Learning and Development Officer is extremely diverse and will give the opportunity for the post holder to work across the county of Nottinghamshire at different fire stations and events.

The post is based at our Joint Headquarters, however, the successful candidate can utilise any of our fire stations as their work location when their schedules allow. If you love variety, have a desire to help people grow and want to be apart of an inclusive and supportive organisation, this is the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support employees to identify professional, vocational and leadership development needs across the Service.
• Design, deliver and evaluate engaging learning and leadership development programmes.
• Provide expert feedback using diagnostic tools.
• Lead and coordinate coaching programmes.
• Produce reports on the impact of learning initiatives.
• Act as a Programme Lead and Trainer for leadership and management programmes.
• Provide professional advice and coaching to support learning objectives.

Experience/Qualification

• Level 5 in Leadership and Management, Coaching and Mentoring or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Driving licence to allow the post holder to travel around the county (adjustments can be made for disabled candidates).
• Experience in designing and delivery leadership and management initiatives.
• Skilled facilitator and coach.
• Experience in managing developmental programmes and interventions.
• Able to evaluate learning and provide continuous improvement.
• Experienced communicator.
• Knowledge of learning and development theories and their practical application.

Why work for our client?

• Agile Working NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility
• Flexibility We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working
• Annual Leave - 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym
• Blue Light Card working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out
• Development You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Closing date: Sunday 26th October 2025

Interview date: Week Commencing 10th November 2025