Learning & Development Advisor
Posted a day ago
- Bootle, Cumbria
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an experienced and motivated HR Professional to join our Organisational Development team. This role is pivotal in supporting our commitment to excellence in service delivery and employee development. If you're passionate about nurturing talent, enhancing skills, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!
As the Learning & Development Advisor, youll be responsible for ensuring our staff have access to high-quality training and development that aligns with our organisational goals. From identifying training needs and designing development programs to managing the appraisal process and sourcing external training solutions, you'll play a vital role in the growth and effectiveness of our workforce. This includes supporting our leadership programs, overseeing the training budget, and helping develop future leaders through succession planning initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive training needs analysis to drive the development of our workforces skills and behaviours.
Collaborate with department heads to align training initiatives with service objectives.
Provide expert guidance to line managers on training solutions for their teams.
Source and manage external contracts, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Supervise the administration team and provide one-on-one support to learners.
Work closely with our Training & Development Academy to ensure continuity of training services.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness and quality of training programs.
What Youll Bring:
High level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to support learner success.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a natural ability to inspire and influence others.
Experience managing all stages of the training cycle.
Financial acumen to manage and account for the training budget and external contracts.
Dedication to the NFCC Core Code of Ethics and our Values, promoting an inclusive, values-driven environment.
By joining us, youll contribute to a safer Merseyside while helping shape the future of our dedicated team. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on a vital service and support the professional growth of those who serve our communities.
We offer a competitive package with some great benefits available for employees:
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements based around a 35-hour working week (full time roles).
Flexitime with the ability to accrue up to 3 days flexi per month.
23 days holiday (rising to 28 after 5 years service), plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement
Access to a free gym
Free, secure parking and access to a staff canteen
Access to a Local Government Pension scheme with contributions made by both the employee and by MFRS
Excellent Health & Wellbeing services
Closing Date:Midnight, Monday 2nd December 2024
Interview Date:Thursday 19th December 2024
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As the Learning & Development Advisor, youll be responsible for ensuring our staff have access to high-quality training and development that aligns with our organisational goals. From identifying training needs and designing development programs to managing the appraisal process and sourcing external training solutions, you'll play a vital role in the growth and effectiveness of our workforce. This includes supporting our leadership programs, overseeing the training budget, and helping develop future leaders through succession planning initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive training needs analysis to drive the development of our workforces skills and behaviours.
Collaborate with department heads to align training initiatives with service objectives.
Provide expert guidance to line managers on training solutions for their teams.
Source and manage external contracts, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Supervise the administration team and provide one-on-one support to learners.
Work closely with our Training & Development Academy to ensure continuity of training services.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness and quality of training programs.
What Youll Bring:
High level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to support learner success.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a natural ability to inspire and influence others.
Experience managing all stages of the training cycle.
Financial acumen to manage and account for the training budget and external contracts.
Dedication to the NFCC Core Code of Ethics and our Values, promoting an inclusive, values-driven environment.
By joining us, youll contribute to a safer Merseyside while helping shape the future of our dedicated team. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on a vital service and support the professional growth of those who serve our communities.
We offer a competitive package with some great benefits available for employees:
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements based around a 35-hour working week (full time roles).
Flexitime with the ability to accrue up to 3 days flexi per month.
23 days holiday (rising to 28 after 5 years service), plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement
Access to a free gym
Free, secure parking and access to a staff canteen
Access to a Local Government Pension scheme with contributions made by both the employee and by MFRS
Excellent Health & Wellbeing services
Closing Date:Midnight, Monday 2nd December 2024
Interview Date:Thursday 19th December 2024
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