About Us
As part of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue’s training team we are responsible for the logistical organisation and coordination of all operational and managerial training courses for the Fire and Rescue Service. We are a small, well respected and effective team that is vital to the smooth running of training, development and learning across the service.
About the Role
We are seeking a someone for a 4‑month temporary secondment during April – July 2026 to cover a vacancy within the training and development team in Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue. This is an ideal opportunity for someone to develop themselves into a vital role ensuring that our people have the right skills, training, and competencies that they need to perform their roles effectively.
The position has two main focuses during this period:
- Monitoring and maintaining the training and development systems (Redkite). Ensuring data accuracy, effective processes and reporting, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the service maintains its operational effectiveness.
- Overseeing our Maintenance Training and Competency Framework, you will be supported by key functional managers within the Fire and Rescue service to ensure we remain up to date and aligned to operational and national standards for training and competency.
Please Note: There is a short application form consisting of three questions that you are required to complete to be eligible for this role. This is available to download and should be uploaded to with your application. Applications without the application form attached will not be eligible.
Key Team Responsibilities:
- You will be responsible for two small teams; Training Systems and Training Support, working collaboratively across the service to organise and monitor the delivery of high‑quality training that meets organisational needs.
- Provide line management and support to the Training Support Team and Training Systems Administration Team.
- Monitor the training and development systems, overseeing data input, reporting, system guidance and oversight of the system.
- Report on performance data and provide insight analysis to support the fire and rescue improvement priorities.
- Maintain the MoC Training and Competency Framework, ensuring it remains accurate, up‑to‑date and compliant.
- Support training package design, review and provide quality assurance being assisted by the Training Support Team.
- Liaise with external suppliers, assist tender processes and monitor training‑related contracts.
- Support the Watch Manager in Training Support to coordinate supervisory manager training.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
Essential Criteria:
- Strong leadership, with good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively at all levels within the organisation.
- Ability to interpret data and information and explain it in easy to understand terms.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and deliver to deadlines.
- A strong collaborative approach, with good self‑motivation and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn new digital systems.
- A leadership and management or business management qualification (min. Level 3) or equivalent experience.
Desirable Criteria:
- A working knowledge of the Fire and Rescue’s business systems and processes.
- A full UK driving licence.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact – JP Spencer (Current Role Holder) jonathan.spencer@oxfordshire.gov.uk or Chris Barber - Training Group Manager chris.barber@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Interviews are likely to take place on 27th March 2026 - please ensure that you will be available for a face-to-face interview on this date at a Fire Station within Oxfordshire - confirmation of details will be given to successful applicants.
Rewards and benefits
- Culture of flexible working.
- Technology to support agile working where role permits.
- 30 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays.
- Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday.
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support.
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel.
- Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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