The Role
Post: Central Enforcement Training Officer
Salary: £30,575 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £30,575 - £36,705 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term until 29/09/2022 (possibility of extension)
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 19 November 2021 at 16:00 GMT
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and the busiest in the country. As an organisation we are committed to delivering our services in ways that best suit the needs of our communities. Whilst emergency response is a critical part of what we do, LFB proudly acknowledges the impact Fire Safety Regulation has in ensuring London is a safe place to live, work and play.
This role is to produce Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for fire safety computer based training packages that interface with existing LFB computer systems and that are suitable for diverse learning styles within the LFB. The role will also require the postholder to deliver fire safety input face-to-face at various locations and other written interactive training resources as required and deliver the training.
The postholder must be able to use a variety of training delivery methods and use current teaching methods. They will be supplied with all relevant information on the subject. They will also be expected to be able to carry out gap analysis and other methods measuring success as well as producing training reports, course evaluation paperwork and report on training completion.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence to address the selection criteria under the assessment overview (see below). Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Eligibility
Ideally an adult teaching qualification or equivalent.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application form and evidence to address the selection criteria.
As part of the online application form, candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria:
Selection Criteria 1 - Experience of setting up and maintaining detailed development programmes .
Selection Criteria 2 - Experience of using a range of software applications and packages to produce training material to encompass different learning styles and disabilities together with good keyboard skills and an understanding of how IT systems can be utilised in relation to the duties of the post.
Selection Criteria 3 - Ability to develop CPD modules that comply with the organisational aims.
Selection Criteria 4 - An understanding of different learning styles and disabilities which affect the way staff learn, and retain information.
Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment stage.
The assessment process will consist of delivering a 10-minute micro Adult lesson on a Fire Safety topic (to be confirmed) and an Interview.
Assessment for this role is due to take place early/mid-December 2021 at either our assessment centre in Hammersmith or at LFB Headquarters in Central London. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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