Learning and Development Practitioner
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,834.00 to £36,648.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Service Headquarters, Nissan Way, Barmston Mere, Washington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3QY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | TYNEWEARFRS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 007162 |
Summary
Learning and Development Practitioner
£34,834 - £36,648 + benefits
About Us
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services we consider ourselves to be a high performing and innovative organisation, whilst recognising we remain on an improvement journey. We are well regarded by both the communities we serve and the partner agencies we work closely with.
About the role
The role will play a critical part of the modernisation and transformation of TWFRS and its approach to development and people management. This is an exciting time to join TWFRS as we begin a programme of Leadership and Management and also ‘Development Pathways’ for all staff. This is a real opportunity to bring dynamic and transformational change to an organisation at the heart its community. In this role you can make a real difference, working collaboratively to deliver a real people focused organisation.
Main duties:
You will work with the Head of L&D, Workforce Development Manager, L&D Quality Assurance Manager and a range of other staff on a number of different projects including Leadership and Management Development. Here the individual will develop, deliver and evaluate the organisations approach to Leadership and Management development for all staff, working collaboratively with leaders to identify priorities and appropriate delivery.
You will be responsible for the direct provision of high quality training and development activities to support learners to improve their skills and knowledge, through the provision of focussed and bespoke programmes.
You will be responsible for the planning, development and delivery of training / development programmes as part of their leadership development.
Design interventions and influence projects to drive the appropriate culture, behaviour, skills and performance and provide insight and leadership on managing transformational change.
Work in partnership with HR and senior leaders to establish TWFRS approach to talent management, identify opportunities to embed the new approach and support effective succession planning at all levels and in all functions across the business
Qualities / skills required:
A decisive thinker with a background in L&D, who demonstrates sound judgement and is passionate about TWFRS and the success of its staff. Able to deliver business focussed solutions and build personal and functional credibility with key stakeholders.
You will be a role model with previous experience of developing leadership development, who inspires trust and confidence in colleagues with a continuous improvement mindset which drives and enables change to deliver results.
About the Selection Process
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline
Advert closes 09 May 2024
Notification of shortlist 10 May 2024
Onsite assessment activities: Interview w/c 13 May 2024
Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change
Facilities
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.
Employee Benefits
• Blue Light Discount
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance including flexi time and hybrid working
• A workplace culture that encourages inclusion and diversity including access to Staff Network Groups
• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme
• Option to join our Sports and Welfare Club
• Annual Leave entitlement starting at 22 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Car lease scheme (subject to contract duration / type)
Interested in applying?
Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels. This is an opportunity to exercise real influence over the future of our Service and informal contact can be made to Head of Learning & Development, Dale Howey, dale.howey@twfire.gov.uk.
Thank you and good luck!
£34,834 - £36,648 + benefits
About Us
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services we consider ourselves to be a high performing and innovative organisation, whilst recognising we remain on an improvement journey. We are well regarded by both the communities we serve and the partner agencies we work closely with.
About the role
The role will play a critical part of the modernisation and transformation of TWFRS and its approach to development and people management. This is an exciting time to join TWFRS as we begin a programme of Leadership and Management and also ‘Development Pathways’ for all staff. This is a real opportunity to bring dynamic and transformational change to an organisation at the heart its community. In this role you can make a real difference, working collaboratively to deliver a real people focused organisation.
Main duties:
You will work with the Head of L&D, Workforce Development Manager, L&D Quality Assurance Manager and a range of other staff on a number of different projects including Leadership and Management Development. Here the individual will develop, deliver and evaluate the organisations approach to Leadership and Management development for all staff, working collaboratively with leaders to identify priorities and appropriate delivery.
You will be responsible for the direct provision of high quality training and development activities to support learners to improve their skills and knowledge, through the provision of focussed and bespoke programmes.
You will be responsible for the planning, development and delivery of training / development programmes as part of their leadership development.
Design interventions and influence projects to drive the appropriate culture, behaviour, skills and performance and provide insight and leadership on managing transformational change.
Work in partnership with HR and senior leaders to establish TWFRS approach to talent management, identify opportunities to embed the new approach and support effective succession planning at all levels and in all functions across the business
Qualities / skills required:
A decisive thinker with a background in L&D, who demonstrates sound judgement and is passionate about TWFRS and the success of its staff. Able to deliver business focussed solutions and build personal and functional credibility with key stakeholders.
You will be a role model with previous experience of developing leadership development, who inspires trust and confidence in colleagues with a continuous improvement mindset which drives and enables change to deliver results.
About the Selection Process
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline
Advert closes 09 May 2024
Notification of shortlist 10 May 2024
Onsite assessment activities: Interview w/c 13 May 2024
Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change
Facilities
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.
Employee Benefits
• Blue Light Discount
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance including flexi time and hybrid working
• A workplace culture that encourages inclusion and diversity including access to Staff Network Groups
• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme
• Option to join our Sports and Welfare Club
• Annual Leave entitlement starting at 22 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Car lease scheme (subject to contract duration / type)
Interested in applying?
Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels. This is an opportunity to exercise real influence over the future of our Service and informal contact can be made to Head of Learning & Development, Dale Howey, dale.howey@twfire.gov.uk.
Thank you and good luck!