Fitness and Health Adviser

Benefits: Salary: £16,953 - £19,321 (FTE £31,364 - £35,745) per annum, Grade 4 (pay award pending) Hours: Part Time - 20 hours per week Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading / flexible across all locations Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days (pro rata), flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available Other information about our benefits can be found here 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: (url removed)> 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. About the role: Following an internal restructure an opportunity has arisen for a Fitness and Health Adviser. Reporting to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager this is a varied and challenging role within a UK Fire and Rescue Service. The Fitness and Health Adviser will be an integral member of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team and focussed on supporting and empowering staff to manage their wellbeing and achieve specific role related standards. From an organisational perspective this role will make a valuable contribution to the reduction of illness and injury. This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service organisation who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance. About you: The successful candidate will bring a recognised fitness qualification and have experience of working with different populations. This background will ensure you can provide competent support, advice and guidance to all levels of the organisation from day one. You will need to prioritise and manage your own workload to achieve specific tasks at set times of the year. Specifically, we are seeking a passionate, proactive team player who is able to communicate effectively, build relationships and motivate staff at all levels of the organisation. The key focus of this role is: To assess, maintain and improve the fitness, health and wellbeing (mental and physical) of all Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service personnel. Contribute to the absence management agenda by working to reduce time lost to illness and injury through appropriate programmes and initiatives. Coordinate the 6-monthly fitness testing process ensuring all tests are carried out in accordance with policy, devise programmes for those not meeting the required standard for their role and raise issues regarding performance. To develop and participate in a programme of health promotion activities, covering mental and physical health, which can be delivered to all RBFRS employees. Manage the servicing and maintenance programme for fitness equipment and advise on equipment specifications during procurement processes. Use a range of methods to assist fire fighter candidates pass the required fitness standards and supervise recruitment selection tests. Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience): Recognised Level 3 qualification in exercise instruction Nutrition or weight management qualification First Aid qualification Experience of developing fitness in a broad range of populations. Comprehensive knowledge of current Government recommendations for public health in respect of physical activity and nutrition. Experience delivering health promotion activities Excellent written communication skills, including presentations, reports and policy Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times 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. If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now. Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification. 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 Helen Morbin, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager at (url removed) to arrange an informal discussion. Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CVs without an accompanying application form. Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on 23 October 2024 It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 11 November 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