Watch Manager – General Training Instructor, Learning and Development

Watch Manager – General Training Instructor, Learning and Development

WM Salary: £42,672 (Development) – £46,707 (Competent WMB) plus training allowance

Hours: 42 hours per week / 9 day fortnight + additional hours for training allowance

Location: RBFRS Training Centre – Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8FT

About the role:

As a Watch Manager, General Training Instructor, you will be a vital part of our Learning and Development team; engaging and motivating individuals through training, development and assessments aligned to National Operational Standards (NOS) and National Occupational Guidance (NOG). This role is rewarding, varied and requires the post holder to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of centrally delivered training. You will train and assess our operational staff against standards and where necessary, support the delivery of development plans to support both the learner and their line manager. You will have the opportunity to specialise and lead a discipline, as well as providing valuable contributions and support to all areas of operational training.

About you:

You will have a passion for and proven interest in the development of staff and be committed to maintaining high standards of performance whilst working in a stimulating and challenging environment.

1. Has a sound knowledge and understanding of NOS and NOG.
2. Excellent communication and influencing skills.
3. Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages and Learning Management Systems.
4. Awareness of the operational training function.

Eligibility:

Applications are restricted to Competent Crew Managers or above who have successfully completed a Level 1 Incident Command qualification and have maintained their knowledge and skills. You will already hold a teaching qualification or equivalent training and have a good knowledge of the fundamental principles of learning and development.

Application and selection process:

If you are interested in applying for this position please click Apply now.

Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Personal Specification contained within the Job Profile.

Eligible staff wishing to apply for this role should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1000 words) detailing how they meet the person specification for the role.

Following shortlisting, applicants will be assessed for suitability by means of a role based presentation and behavioural / competency based interview.

The closing date for applications is 09:00am on Tuesday 26 November 2024.

For more information regarding the application process, please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing and Development Coordinator (Otte@rbfrs.co.uk) or Georgie Jones, Coaching and Resourcing Assistant (jonesg@rbfrs.co.uk).