The Role
Post: Talent Management Officer
Salary: £34,215 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215 - £41,075 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 16 August 2024 at 16:00 GMT
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is in the early stages of a multi-year transformation journey. The aims of this transformation are to provide the capabilities, capacity, and resiliency to enable LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.
Join our dynamic Talent team as a Talent Management Officer!
Are you passionate about working in a team that designs and implements key people processes including appraisals, internal talent identification and development, apprenticeships, and coaching & mentoring? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions make a real impact? If so, we invite you to become a vital part of our Talent team.
About the role:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Talent Management Officer. You will report to the Talent Manager and provide team support, administration, and act as a key point of contact for a team which is small in size but delivers a wide range of interesting work in various key areas.
Why this role?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is developing key people processes for the LFB. You will play a crucial role in this work, contributing significantly to our mission.
Key responsibilities:
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the Talent team.
• Manage and administer talent-related ’business as usual’ activity and projects.
• Identify and implement ways to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
• Work with the Talent Manager and the rest of the team to develop and maintain a comprehensive delivery plan for talent management activities.
• Support the quality assurance of talent and appraisal processes.
• Analyse Brigade data to produce insightful reports and recommendations.
What we’re looking for:
• Organisational skills: experience in administration, team support, and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and standards.
• Team collaboration: proven ability to work effectively with a diverse team and a range of stakeholders.
• Best practice awareness: knowledge of appraisal, talent management, organisational development or learning & development.
• Inclusivity: understanding the importance of fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of London.
• Written communication: ability to produce high-quality written work and correspondence.
• Technical proficiency: proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Communication skills: strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills: good numerical and analysis skills.
• Technical skills: good keyboard skills.
Why join us?
• Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to professional growth and talent development.
• Contribute to impactful projects that drive organisational excellence.
• Enjoy a collaborative and inclusive work culture.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and help us build a stronger, more talented Brigade, we would love to hear from you!
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.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
1. Experience of training & professional development and / or talent management and / or organisational development.
2. Experience organising, planning and prioritising work, with minimal supervision when necessary, to meet deadlines and standards.
3. Experience working as a member of a team and with a range of people.
4. Understanding of the importance of being an inclusive organisation that reflects the London we serve.
Please note that we will evaluate and score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 09 September 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
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.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• 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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