Job Introduction
About us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a reputation for excellence and investment in their employees, to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with flexible working hours that offer great work-life balance.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service provides Prevention, Protection, and Response services across the county. We are committed to providing a great service to the public to prevent fires and reduce risk for the people of Oxfordshire.
The Training Systems and Administration Team (TSAT) are a specialist team within the Fire service’s Training and Development department. Their role is to undertake the administrative tasks associated with training, such as course management, updating information via the learning management system (LMS), and handling queries relating to learning and development. The team plays a vital role ensuring that we contribute to being an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.
About the role
The successful candidate will be part of a small but pivotal team, reporting directly to the Training and Competency Manager. This is a part time role (20 hours a week) but has the ability to claim up to an additional 5 hours a week on a specific project that the current role holder is involved with. The role will be for 12 months.
The role is based at Witney Fire Station where we operate a flexible working pattern to suit the team and the individual. There may be occasional travel requirements within Oxfordshire to other fire stations or county council locations.
The role is specifically responsible for a variety of administrative tasks within Training and Development that include but are not limited to monitoring career development programmes, evaluation responses tracking, arranging catering for training courses and monthly performance measure reporting. This role also has a responsibility for financial and administrative tasks working nationally within the emergency response driving instructor programme.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. You will be able to work well as part of a team as well as to independently manage your own workload and use your own initiative. Strong organisation is a key skill for high performance in this role and you will be capable of prioritising tasks and managing deadlines.
You should be confident using the core Microsoft Office 365 Programme Suite, with emphasis on the use of Outlook, Teams, and Excel. Previous experience in operating a learning management system is desirable but not essential.
Our Rewards & Benefits
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Culture of flexible working Technology to support agile working where role permits
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30 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - pro rata
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Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
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Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
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Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.6%
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Enhanced family friendly policies
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Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
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Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
How to apply
To apply, please complete an online application form by clicking either of the Apply Now buttons at the top and bottom of this advert. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the essential and desirable selection criteria, as specified in the job posting.
Interviews will be scheduled for those shortlisted a minimum of two weeks after the closing date. You will be contacted if successful at shortlisting about potential interview dates in the week commencing 21st September 2026. Interviews will be conducted in person at a Fire Service venue within Oxfordshire.
If you experience any technical difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using Recruitment Application Enquiry Form.
If you require the application form in an alternative format as part of a reasonable adjustment at this stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team using Recruitment Application Enquiry Form.
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 reassignment, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Our Organisation is 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.
Our commitment to 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.
Guaranteed interviews
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.
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Optional - For an informal discussion about the role please contact – JP Spencer (Training and Competency Manager) 07979924451 or via email [email protected]
