Group Manager, Learning and Development - Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Posted 12 hours 56 minutes ago by National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.
Role: Group Manager, Learning and Development
Salary and Grade: £57,743 - £64,013 per annum plus 20% Flexible Duty Allowance.
Location - Our new Learning and Development Centre, Reading
Benefits: Lease car scheme, superb pension schemes available, onsite gym and parking facilities, excellent health care support through Benenden and additional support through our Occupational Health provider and Fitness and Health Adviser
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire. We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people.
We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable and resilient person to join our Service in the critical role of Group Manager, Learning and Development, taking responsibility for the effective management, performance and delivery of operational learning and development policy, process, resources and activities.
Based at our new Learning and Development Centre this exciting and challenging role offers a unique opportunity to shape and tailor operational learning and development design and delivery, providing assurance that our teams have the knowledge, understanding and skills to be capable and confident in their roles, therefore supporting the effective provision of our services to meet the needs of our communities.
About you:
You will bring experience of delivering effective learning and development activities and will be motivated, forward-thinking and progressive in approach. Acting with integrity and operating with credibility as you seek opportunities to lead continuous improvement and change initiatives within your areas of responsibility. You'll be:
people focused, with proven ability to lead teams, inspiring high performance
able to drive forward change in a complex and dynamic organisation
passionate in improving and delivering services
have a good understanding of local and national issues affecting the sector
Other Considerations / Eligibility:
Applications will be accepted from Group Managers, Station Managers or Competent Watch Managers in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management. Competent in ICS L2 with relevant / ongoing incident command experience / organisational assurance. Teaching and assessing qualifications are also required.
You will need to successfully acquire L3 Advanced Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice Awards - Fire) within 6 months of appointment, as appropriate.
You will be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (or evidence of recent pass).
Salary: Up to £64,013 plus 20% flexible duty allowance
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