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Learning and Development Officer

Grade 5: £33,699 - £37,280

37 hours per week (requests for part-time working will be considered)

Fixed Term (12 Months)

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham.

Are you passionate about helping people reach their full potential? At Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) we’re on a mission to become an outstanding Service and we know how important it is to invest in our people to help us get there.

That’s where you come in! We are looking for a Learning and Development Officer to be at heart of shaping how we train and develop our teams. From designing leadership programmes to supporting individuals with their professional growth, the work will make a real difference to our employees!

The role of Learning and Development Officer is extremely diverse and will give the opportunity for the post holder to work across the county of Nottinghamshire at different fire stations and events.

The post is based at our Joint Headquarters, however, the successful candidate can utilise any of our fire stations as their work location when their schedules allow.

If you love variety, have a desire to help people grow and want to be apart of an inclusive and supportive organisation, this is the perfect role for you. Apply below!

Key Responsibilities

• Support employees to identify professional, vocational and leadership development needs across the Service.
• Design, deliver and evaluate engaging learning and leadership development programmes.
• Provide expert feedback using diagnostic tools.
• Lead and coordinate coaching programmes.
• Produce reports on the impact of learning initiatives.
• Act as a Programme Lead and Trainer for leadership and management programmes.
• Provide professional advice and coaching to support learning objectives.
  
  

Experience/Qualification

• Level 5 in Leadership and Management, Coaching and Mentoring or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Driving licence to allow the post holder to travel around the county (adjustments can be made for disabled candidates).
• Experience in designing and delivery leadership and management initiatives.
• Skilled facilitator and coach.
• Experience in managing developmental programmes and interventions.
• Able to evaluate learning and provide continuous improvement.
• Experienced communicator.
• Knowledge of learning and development theories and their practical application.
  
  

Why NFRS?

• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. Want to work part time or change your start/finish time? Then we’re the employer for you!
• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home (or a different fire station) to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Annual Leave - 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our  workforce.  We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments. 

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Thank you to all applicants that have shown an interest in this role previously. Candidates who applied through the last process do not need to submit a further application

Closing date:  Sunday 26th October 2025

Interview date: Week Commencing 10th November 2025

Community Engagement Worker

Grade 3: £27,254 - £29,064 (pro rata)

Part Time: 30 hours

Fixed Term (12 Months)

Based at Ashfield Fire Station with travel across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Are you a committed youth or community worker or volunteer with a passion to make a difference with communities? Do you have the skills, experience and good understanding/knowledge of the cultural/religious barriers to reach underrepresented communities in accessing services and jobs at NFRS?

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) want to make sure our services and roles are accessible and understood by all so we are seeking a Community Engagement Worker to work alongside Firefighters and Community Engagement Officers already in the Community Safety Team. This varied and public focused role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to make a significant impact in our communities by partnering with community organisations to deliver support to both vulnerable and underrepresented groups. The role will facilitate ‘Have a Go Days’ to support recruitment and they will deliver events and careers fairs. Successful candidates will undertake comprehensive training and be able to lead sessions on fire, water and road safety. Apply now to make the first step towards making Nottinghamshire safer!

The successful candidate will need to be available to work on Tuesdays, however, there will be flexibility with other working days.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with community and youth groups; building trust and confidence in NFRS, through regular attendance, relationship building and development of joint initiatives.
• Deliver education packages around key community safety risks in community groups, colleges and universities.
• Attend and set up vehicles and stalls at community events to engage community members on themes such as fire, water and road safety as well as careers at NFRS.
• Develop partnerships with key community groups – supporting them to deliver services which make communities safer.
• Work closely with Response to mitigate known risks in specific locations or buildings through support to local engagement events and following serious incidents.
• To work closely with Protection colleagues to improve fire safety and knowledge in the management of buildings, charities and businesses.
• Work collaboratively with partners across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to improve community safety.

Experience/Qualification

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to talk to members of the public.
• Experience working and communicating with the public and partner organisations.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Experience of delivering presentations or education packages.
• Have a good understanding of the barriers facing some communities in accessing services and jobs at NFRS.
• Experience of setting up and running stalls at events or community projects.
• Have knowledge of the key issues that face vulnerable communities and possess a working understanding of safeguarding.
• Have a full UK driving license and be willing to travel around Nottinghamshire.
• Ability to work outside normal hours including evening and weekends so as to be able to support community and youth group sessions.
  
  

Why NFRS?

• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
• Annual Leave - 26 days of annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our  workforce.  We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments. 

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced (with barred list) Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Closing date:  Sunday 26th October 2025

Interview date: Friday 14th November 2025

Fire Protection Co-ordinator

Grade 3: £27,254 - £29,064

Full-Time: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Fixed Term: 24 Months

Highfields Fire Station, Hassocks Lane, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2GQ

NFRS are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented co-ordinator to join our Fire Protection department. This function provides a vital role in keeping the communities of Nottinghamshire safe by working to ensure buildings meet the requirements of fire safety legislation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Targeted Building Risk Team, providing them with high quality, efficient and professional administration support. As the Fire Protection co-ordinator, you will be at the heart of our Fire Protection team supporting us to maintain vital data systems, co-ordinating meetings, transcribing PACE interviews and providing administrative assistance as we engage and manage some of the most complex premises in the county.

If you are interested in a varied role where you can make a real impact to the safety of your community, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, update and cleanse building risk data using the CFRMIS database.
• Provide high quality administration support – respond to enquiries, co-ordinate meetings, support event planning and manage diaries.
• Assist the department with their legal duties, such as transcribing interviews conducted under PACE.
• Work with our Fire Protection support team to update content on our website and intranet and ensure guidance and process documents remain up to date.
• Undertake the inputting, retrieving, interpreting and interrogating of data to support the Fire Protection management team.
  
  

Experience/Qualification

• Experience using Microsoft Office/365 packages.
• Good attention to detail.
• Experience providing administrative support (e.g. answering the telephone, dealing with correspondence, managing diaries, minute taking and updating records).
• Ability to prioritise own work.
• Experience using and managing databases.
• Report writing.
• Knowledge of GDPR.
• Level 2 Maths & English.
  
  

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
• Annual Leave - 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our  workforce.  We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments. 

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Closing date:             Sunday 19th October 2025

Interview dates:        w/c Monday 3rd November 2025  

Head of Community Safety and Engagement

Grade 9 - £57,886 - £63,661

37 Hours Per Week (Monday – Friday)

Permanent

Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8PP

Do you have a passion for working with people, making a difference, and improving people’s lives? Are you an outstanding leader, someone who lives and works by our Values and someone who wants to work for a progressive, caring, public-serving organisation?  If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the role of Head of Community Safety and Engagement!

We are looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to form strong and constructive relationships, both between Departments and with partners and communities. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the delivery of fire prevention initiatives as well as education and youth and community engagement activities.

This Head of Department role will provide direction and innovation to design and deliver activities which seek to improve our engagement with communities, their understanding of us and to support our workforce diversity.  Close working with other service delivery departments is essential to ensure community safety and engagement activities are high quality and aligned to strategic objectives.

The ability to provide direction and leadership to a diverse team of specialists is essential.  Designing and evaluating services based on data, evidence and evaluation of activities, to ensure that the team are reaching our target audiences, and are seeking continuous improvement from the activities they undertake, will be vital for this role. 

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – We are very proud to offer employees the ability to mix office working with working from home to provide flexibility to help with your work life balance.
• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
• Annual Leave - 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.
  
  

If you feel you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Further Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.  We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments. 

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.

Candidates who have been successful at the initial shortlisting stage will be asked to produce a report (title to be confirmed) and take part in a stakeholder panel and, if successful at that stage, a final interview process.

Candidates who would like to discuss the role can contact Area Manager Tom Archer - Tom.Archer@notts-fire.gov.uk.

Application Closing date:         Monday 20th October 2025 at 0900hrs

Stakeholder Panel:                   10th November 2025

Interview date:                          20th November 2025