Job Details
Job title: Apprenticeships and Talent Development OfficerGrade: FSalary: £39,152 – £41,771 per annum (rising by annual increments to £41,771). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per weekLocation: Service Headquarters, Salisbury or Dorchester Support Offices, Poundbury – the role requires attending the centre of duty up to 5 days a month for key activities and meetings, with flexibility for remote work when not at the centre of duty.Appointment type: PermanentContact: Felicity Williams, Organisational and Cultural Development Manager, 01722 691124, felicity.williams@dwfire.org.ukClosing and interview date: Closing date Sunday 7 June 2026 (midnight). Interviews on Tuesday 16 June and Thursday 18 June 2026.
Benefits
Flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave allowance, family friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria), and health & well-being services.
Responsibilities
- Manage the implementation of the service Apprenticeship programme ensuring the levy is used effectively to provide development opportunities for staff in accordance with government apprenticeship standards and requirements.
- Manage external training providers and supplier contracts, ensuring due diligence and cost-effectiveness to ensure that all apprenticeships and further education adhere to best practices, are evaluated, and yield a maximum return on investment.
- Supervise a range of learners and adapt approach to provide additional support for both learners and managers of apprentices to enhance the learning experience and successful apprenticeship completion.
Qualifications
- Qualified to relevant level 4, or able to demonstrate significant level of experience at a senior level in a relevant sector.
- Experience of design and/or delivery of development programmes.
- Experience of financial reporting and monitoring.
Additional Information
- Must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role, attending meetings and training events at various locations across the service area.
- A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
- Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre‑employment checks including identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
- Please refer to our website for information relating to raising tax awareness and pension considerations when applying for a job.
EEO Statement
We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post. Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.
All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All staff and volunteers are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people.
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