Learning and Development Assistant

Learning and Development Assistant
£21,575 + 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 and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.
Information about the Department:
The Learning and Development department promotes and supports learning and development opportunities for all personnel in TWFRS. This helps to maximise their contribution to delivering high-quality services and facilitate succession planning.
About the role:
This role is to aid in undertaking a variety of I.T. duties, e.g. operating various software packages, producing electronic reports, compiling and storing statistical information. The successful candidate will be required to assist with registering of candidates with the Awarding Body, maintain relevant records including notification of candidate’s achievements and certification requests, and apprenticeship administration support.To support department managers in the delivery of exceptional services to our community and key stakeholders.
Main duties:
· Provide support to the Learning & Development Administrators· Provide administration support to the BTC training course (administration and preparation)· Monitoring and ordering all uniforms, PPE and consumables for L&D and BTC
Qualities / skills required:
· Experience of working in a clerical/administrative environment.· Ability to effectively work to tight deadlines.· Proven experience of inputting data accurately.· Skilled in the areas of I.T, data bases and clerical duties.
Closing date for applications is 06 October at 12 noon.
The Selection Process
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline
Advert closes – 06 October 2023 at 12 noon
Notification of shortlist – W/C 09 October 2023
Onsite assessment activities: Interview – W/C 16 October 2023
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.· 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 23 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.ukand our various social media channels. Informal contact can be made to Scott Lawson, Watch Manager via scott.lawson@twfire.gov.uk
Thank you and good luck!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,575.00 per year
Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person