Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Salary£27,803 - £31,364 pro rata
21 hours per week
Your role: Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you have a passion for training and the desire to help shape command training across GMFRS?
There has never been a better time to join the GMFRS training department, working in our state of the art facilitate in the Incident Command and Leadership Academy.
We are inviting applications from highly motivated people for the role of Incident Command Associate Trainer based primarily in the Training Department at Bury Training and Safety Centre, but with some work at various training sites across GMFRS.
Incident Command Associate Trainers work as part of the training department and will be required to support and lead the delivery of Incident Command Training.The core purpose of the Incident Command Academy is to ensure the competence of our commanders is maintained by development and revalidation. This is achieved by a variety of simulated and practical scenarios. We work to identify commanders abilities and develop them through a variety of methods, and we explore new and innovative ways to do this.
Successful candidates will be required to deliver courses whilst developing tailored approaches to enhance operational skills and the performance of individuals and groups. The ever-changing circumstances associated with operational training will require individuals to be flexible in their approach to meeting the demands of the service i.e. response to Grenfell Inquiry Recommendations.
Role holders will be required to demonstrate and maintain competency in line with their acquired skill sets and qualifications, there will be a requirement to complete maintenance of competency (MOC) packages to demonstrate continuance of professional development.
About you: -
You will have operational Fire Service experience, and the ideal candidates must be willing to work towards and/or have a blend of practical experience and qualifications in educational or vocational training covering one or more of the following Fire Service disciplines:
- Incident Command at Level Two (Station Manager)
- Functional role skills such as HMEPO, NILO, Command Support Officer, Water Incident Management, Wildfire Management etc.
- Up to date with current topics in the Fire Service such as Grenfell Inquiry, Manchester Arena Inquiry
- Assessing qualification
The team members we are looking for will have a customer first, can do attitude with excellent written and oral communication skills. You will be required to meet targets and deadlines in the role, so attention to detail and high levels of organisation skills are a must.
We are keen to engage with candidates who are keen to professionally and personally develop in the field of training and development, and we are committed to investing and supporting those that do.
About us:
As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up ofa number ofkey Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providersincluding;Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.
We value the diversity of ouremployees, andaim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status andNon-binaryidentity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief,sexand sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Our offer:
In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here:
Mandatory Information:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.
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Hybrid working
This role is part of GMCAshybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to Build Back Fairer in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved ourmanagementmethods by trusting and empowering staff to delivertheir workin the best way that suits the business and their individualneeds, andsupports health and wellbeing.Our hybrid workingpolicy sets out aflexibleapproach,combining attendance at our[Manchester city centreoffice/ Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location]with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business:Do what is right for you and the business on that day.If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, yourteamand your work.
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