Training Support Officer

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full flexible working arrangements

23 days holiday, plus Bank holidays

Access to free on-site gym

Free, secure parking

On-site canteen

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing services

Job summary

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's Training and Development Academy is seeking a Training Support Officer to provide essential administrative support and to help coordinate operational training. The role is based at the Training & Development Academy and involves assisting with the administration of the Support Services Manager and the TDA departments.

The position is a fixed-term contract (1 year), 35 hours per week, with responsibilities including managing facilities and supporting events

Qualifications

• Providing full administration support for Training & Development Academy operations.
• Managing and co-ordinating operational training.
• Managing conference facilities.
• Supporting with the facilitation of events.

Responsibilities

• Providing full administration support to the Support Services Manager and the TDA departments.
• Managing conference facilities.
• Supporting with the facilitation of events.
• Ensuring smooth delivery of training activities.

Job description

About The Role

Salary: Grade 5 (£27,274- £29,071)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term (Maximum 1 year)

Location: Training & Development Academy

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's Training and Development Academy are looking for a new Training Support officer. The role holder will be responsible for:

• Managing and co-ordinating operational training.


• Providing administration support to the Support Services Manager and the Training & Development Academy (TDA) departments.

The role will include:

• Providing full administration support,


• Managing conference facilities,


• Supporting with the facilitation of events.

To see a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.

What can we offer you?

• Full flexible working arrangements


• 23 days holiday, plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement (annual holiday entitlements will be calculated pro rata)


• Access to free on-site gym


• Free, secure parking


• On-site canteen


• Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS


• Excellent Health and Wellbeing services and Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Midnight 18/11/2026

Interviews: End of November

Please note should we receive a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early

About Us

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.
With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programs.

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Annual Allowance Information - Annual Allowance)

Lifetime Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Lifetime Allowance Information - Lifetime Allowance)

Safeguarding

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.