Learning and Organisational Development Coordinator

Salary: 29064 per annum rising by annual increments to30518

Hours:Full Time - 37 hours per week

Appointment Type:Permanent

Location:The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working role will be based at either Service Headquarters Salisbury or Dorchester Support Offices Poundbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for will be a requirement to attend service premises across Dorset & Wiltshire when necessary for key activities and meetings.

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service for further information.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them we couldnt do it.

We offer a wide range ofemployee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example we offer a flexi time scheme Local Government Pension Scheme a generous annual leave allowance a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

As a Learning and Organisational Development Coordinator in our Learning and Organisational Development department you will:

• Manage the process of programming of learning and organisational development activities to agreed service standards using the provided system
• Support internal and external customers in learning and organisational development requirements
• Support with the facilitation of leadership development activities across the Service and manage external course nominations and bookings

What makes you our ideal Learning and Organisational Development Coordinator

• 4 GCSE passes - Grade A*- C / 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualification (including L2 functional skills) or higher-level relevant qualification
• Relevant qualification in Business Administration or equivalent NVQ level 3 or able to demonstrate a significant level of experience at this equivalent level
• Experience of using Microsoft Office (Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook)

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

• You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role which includes being able to attend service premises across Dorset & Wiltshire when necessary for key activities and meetings.
• A StandardDisclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks right to work in the UK medical negative drug test receipt of satisfactory references verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
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Contact:For a chat about this post please contact Leah Smith Watch Manager Cultural Development on /

Closing and Interview date:The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 November 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Monday 14 December2025. Should you be shortlisted for interview further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

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