South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is seeking a Learning & Development Officer to join our Learning and Development Team for a period of 12 months. This role will be vital in the review, design and implementation of our revised development programmes.

The successful post holder will undertake administrative project work and research in support of our Development Review Project. This will incorporate the design and facilitation of information sessions to help us evaluate our current development programmes.

Ideally you will have a background in learning and development and knowledge of evaluation and project methodologies.  You will have assisted in the development and delivery of training frameworks, and have delivered effective face to face and digital training and evaluation solutions.

To enable you to carry out this role effectively, you will have an understanding of project methodologies and the effective use of evaluation.  You will also hold a relevant Level 3 learning & development related qualification.

The role will be agile. You will work be based at Headquarters and attend other SYFR sites and stations as well as home working.

SYFR offers the opportunity to join a friendly and adaptive workforce with home life balance at the forefront of our Flexi Time, Flexible Working and Agile Working Policies. Employees have the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (which includes employer contributions), have access to a range of in house and app based personal and financial support via our Health and Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health department, and offers personal and professional learning and development support and a range of organisational benefits, discounts and memberships available as part of the service or wider fire sector.

For more information about the role contact us via email on recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

An application form for the role can be found here or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 09:00am hours on Monday 16 September 2024. 

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

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