Development Assurance Adviser (part-time)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Assurance Advisor to join the Development Assurance Team for a temporary period, covering maternity leave, of up to 7 months., Working within the Resourcing and Development team, you will support the professional development of staff with learning, assessment, and assurance activities. You will be responsible for completing induction and registration of learners along with providing high quality ongoing support to individuals and their line managers across a range of qualifications and our Development and Assessment Pathways (DAPs). The key focus of this role is:

• To support and deliver development, assessment and assurance activity ensuring effective development for all staff.
• Providing advice and guidance to learners and their managers
• Deliver inductions and learning support as needed.
• Ensure compliance with policy, procedure and best practice, and effective standardisation and observation.
• Liaison with awarding bodies and training providers, Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy. For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Lauren Whitehouse, whitehousel@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion. Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV's without an accompanying application form. Closing date for applications is 16:00 hours on 22 November 2024 It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will commence on 5 December 2024 Anticipated start date: January 2024 Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement Our Commitments: Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity. All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work. Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too. Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application. All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader - if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme). To find out more: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment. Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement via this link.

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual for the position of Development Assurance Adviser. You enjoy working with others, have a can-do solution focussed approach to work and are able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will have experience of supporting learning and development activity and be able to influence change and improvement in this field.,
• Good general education (equivalent of 5 GCSE passes level C or above - must contain English Language and Mathematics)
• Ability to facilitate action and change and to impart learning using a variety of methods and platforms
• Experience of design, development and review of learning, training and development products
Application and selection process The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached. The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.