Learning and Development Coordinator

About the job

Key information

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Coordinator to enhance our People Services team based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. You’ll join us on a 12-month fixed term contract working 37 hours per 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.

What will I be doing?

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.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

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.

What is in it for me?

Why join us?

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.

Competitive salary and benefits.

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.

Supporting documents and information

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 shuntington@dsfire.gov.uk or 07977 353466.

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

Apply on the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue website

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