Organisational Development Specialist
Closing in 10 days (18 May 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £37,035 - £39,513 per annum
Employer: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
Location: Exeter, Devon,
Contract type: Fixed term contract, Temporary
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 18 May 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has an exciting opportunity for an Organisational Development Specialist 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 £37,035.00 – £39,513.00 (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 people development and driving change in the emergency sector? Do you have the expertise to support the growth and transformation of an organisation that makes a real difference in communities?
We’re looking for an Organisational Development Specialist for a 12-month contract to join our dynamic team. In this exciting role you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping and supporting our people and organisational development workstreams.
What you’ll do –
- Work closely with leadership teams to enhance organisational performance and culture.
- Lead and support key people development change and initiatives.
- Drive the design and delivery of training programs that support both individual and team growth.
- Collaborate with a passionate team to foster continuous improvement across the organisation.
- Support the development and delivery of our People and Organisational Development Roadmap.
- Have a person-centred approach considering equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
What we’re looking for –
- Strong background in Organisational Development and People Development.
- Experience in leadership development, culture transformation, and supporting others through change.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion engagement and principles.
- A proactive, innovative mindset with a passion for continuous learning
What is in it for me?
Why join us?
Be part of a dedicated team working on critical organisational change.
Help us build a stronger, more efficient service for our communities.
Competitive salary and benefits.
A unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a high-profile, high-impact organisation.
If you are ready to take on a key role in shaping the future of our fire service and help us achieve our organisational goals, we want to hear from you!
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.