Learning & Development Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Coordinator to enhance our People Services team based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter
. This role is available on a permanent contract working 37 hours per week, in return you will receive a competitive salary of £42,839 rising on an annual basis to £46,142 (gross) per annum.

Are you passionate about empowering others through learning? Do you have the skills to design and implement impactful development programs that drive success? If so, we want you to join our team!

This is your opportunity to play a key role in enhancing the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of our incredible people.

What You’ll Do –

• Support the development and delivery of our People and Organisational Development Roadmap
• Identify training needs and help design initiatives that support our line managers to effectively lead their teams
• Coordinate and implement learning and development programs that support the growth of our people in non-operational skills
• Identify training needs and help design initiatives that drive performance and skill development across all levels
• Liaise with our Academy teams to support training logistics, ensuring smooth delivery of learning opportunities
• Work closely with department leaders to ensure training aligns with both individual and organisational goals
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs to ensure continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For -

• Strong experience in learning & development including coordination and delivery of training frameworks
• A deep understanding of andragogy principles and how to apply them in a professional environment
• Experience in bringing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles into all learning opportunities
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Fantastic communication skills and the ability to engage people at all levels
• Ability to work collaboratively and engage stakeholders across the organisation

A proactive, innovative mindset with a passion for continuous learning

Closing Date: 2359hrs Sunday 15 March 2026

For more information, or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Huntington at

How to apply:

You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document detailing how you meet the following essential criteria taken from the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please tell us in no more than 500 words per heading your experience of the following elements of the job role.

• Experience of creating and implementing a development pathway for every level in an Organisation, working within National collaborative frameworks.
• Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of existing leadership pathway and qualifications and setting improvement objectives.
• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders to develop tailored skill specific career pathways for a blend of staff that meet leadership vision and frameworks, whilst supporting both pre and post role development.
  • Designing and delivering specific content to meet requirements of learning pathway frameworks aligning to local and National

To help you complete this part of the application form please find attached below the word document “Essential Criteria for my Learning and Development Coordinator Application” for you to download and complete with your evidence for the above criteria. You can then upload this where requested when completing your application.

Evidence submitted in relation to the essential criteria above will be used to shortlist any applications received.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services’ Safeguarding Policy.

Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.

As a Service and as individuals:

• We are proud to help
• We are honest
• We are respectful
• We are working together

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.