Be part of a team dedicated to professional growth and organisational excellence. If you are proactive, innovative, and passionate about L&OD, apply today!

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking two Leadership and Organisational Development (L&OD) Facilitators to enhance leadership and organisational effectiveness. Each successful candidate will lead one of the following areas:

• Leadership Development Programme
• Positive Working Environment

As an L&OD Facilitator, you will design and implement development initiatives, facilitate a variety of learning and development interventions, and drive organisational growth using data insights. You will collaborate with stakeholders, support workforce planning, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits you will receive:

•  Competitive salary

•  Flexible working

•  Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

•  Full support for ongoing professional development

•  On-site gym facilities

•  Free onsite parking

•  Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card

•  Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support

•  Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Recruitment Schedule:

Closing date: 05 March 2025

Interview and test date: 17 to 19 March 2025

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asian Fire Service Association

Pension Considerations

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge.  Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

• Lead designated L&OD initiatives and contribute to broader projects.
• Develop and deliver blended learning programmes.
• Analyse data to inform development strategies and workplace culture improvements.
• Enhance performance discussions and workforce planning efforts.
• Coordinate and communicate L&OD activities across the Service.

• Expertise in learning and organisational development methodologies.
• Experience in designing and delivering learning and development programmes.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital learning tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications:

• Level 5 L&OD qualification or equivalent experience.
• Level 3 teaching/coaching qualification or equivalent.
• Level 2 Maths and English.