Learning and Development Adviser

An exciting opportunity has been created to contribute and shape the skills and progression of our workforce to ultimately make a difference to the communities of Merseyside.

We are seeking a passionate, forward thinking and innovative individual to contribute to the vision, purpose and aims of our service through improving knowledge, skills and behaviour that will drive the organisation forward.

The role is responsible for the implementation and overseeing of Learning and Development through training needs analysis, the design and delivery of training and its evaluation. The role will support and guide managers to ensure that their training needs are met in line with workforce planning activities.

In addition, the role will support and develop leaders through the design and delivery of Leadership Development programmes, coaching and mentoring and the assessment and quality assurance of qualifications and learning pathways.

The successful candidate must be passionate about developing people, ensuring they reach their full potential. They must also have the ability to work in partnership with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Significant experience of undertaking training needs analysis, designing and delivering training and the management of training budgets is essential, as is delivery of Leadership Development.

We offer a competitive package with some great benefits available for employees:

Full flexible working arrangements with a 35 hour working week

22 days’ holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years’ service) plus Bank holidays and Christmas close-down

Access to free on-site gym

Free secure parking

On-site canteen

Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS

Excellent Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme

Please apply via our website recruitment page

Closing date: Thursday 29 July 2021 at 10.00 am

Selection Process: (Interview and Presentation) Thursday 12 August 2021.

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PENSION CONSIDERATIONS

Annual Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Annual Allowance Information -  Annual Allowance)

Lifetime Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Lifetime Allowance Information - Lifetime Allowance)

Safeguarding

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.