The Role
Post: Head of Learning
Grade: TMGC
Salary range: £77,913 - £97,682 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 26 July 2024 at 16:00 GMT
Interviews to be held in w/c 5 August
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.
We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).
LFB has been on a journey of transformation and improvement over the last few years and this includes improving the culture of the organisation and learning from and making considerable change since the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in 2017. Our journey is clearly laid out in our Community Risk Management Plan ‘Your London Fire Brigade’ demonstrating our commitment to evolve and meet future challenges.
This is an exciting time to join the Brigade and be part of the change we are creating. The Head of Learning position is integral to advancing the changes we require to enhance the learning experience, promote professionalism and develop the way we train the organisation.
You will be joining the Learning and Professional Development Department of around 90 staff, responsible for management of 3 direct reports and leadership of an overall team of 20 staff.
About the Role
London Fire Brigade outsources the design, development and delivery of the majority of its training to a third-party training provider. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner for Learning and Professional Development, the Head of Learning will support the development of the departmental strategy and training plan, devising and driving initiatives that help deliver the best training to our people. The post holder will have experience in leading functions covering training assurance, financial and commercial management and hold membership (at least to associate level) of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development.
You will have excellent interpersonal and people skills to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships and as a member of the Senior leadership Team within Learning and Professional Development play a critical role in the management and leadership of a transforming function.
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.
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
Applicants must be CIPD qualified or equivalent professional qualification and experience of working at a strategic level in a training and contract management role within a large and diverse organisation.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift).
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge you must successfully perform the four key accountabilities of this role (set out in the job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies in the selection criteria section of the job description. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.
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.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 5 August 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Assessment will consist of a structured interview, a stakeholder panel discussion and a written exercise.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• 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
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.
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