Leadership & Development Advisor

A vacancy has arisen for a Leadership and Development Advisor in the Organisation and Leadership Development Team working within the People and Organisational Development Department at Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service on a 12-month fixed term basis.

We are seeking a learning and development professional to deliver organisational development initiatives, with a focus on leadership, management, coaching and team development.  You will work closely with the People and Organisational Development team, senior leaders and departmental managers to identify learning needs and implement practical solutions. This role offers a great opportunity to have a meaningful impact working within the fire and rescue service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the People and Organisational Development team and stakeholders to assess learning needs and align them with organisational goals.

• Deliver leadership programmes as part of the corporate training calendar. 

• Performing coaching and mentoring to support professional growth across the organisation.

• Promote a positive and inclusive culture that encourages continuous development, collaborations and high performance.

Applicants will need to:

• Hold a Graduate/Associate CIPD or equivalent qualification

• Have experience of developing and delivering high-quality leadership training programmes, ensuring a blended learning approach that includes face to face training, virtual learning, coaching and action learning.

• Evidence the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels with strong advisory skills.

• Demonstrate the ability to measure and evaluate delivery against agreed requirements

• Show knowledge of adult learning principles and modern learning methods.

• Be able to work to deadlines, multitask and reprioritise work as necessary.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found below, or alternatively, contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk. For an informal chat about the role please contact Vicki Wraxton (Organisational Development Manager) on 07811 720991.

Job description

General information

Application guidance

Application form

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 02/25/LDA on your application.

 Closing date for applications: Monday 28th April 2025, 12 noon.

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

For all support vacancies, appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.