Fire Protection Trainer / Coordinator – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Beeston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service is seeking a Fire Protection Trainer / Coordinator to lead and manage Fire Safety qualifications. This role involves delivering training, mentoring candidates, and ensuring quality assurance. Ideal candidates will have experience in developing training packages and a strong understanding of fire safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary and is based in Beeston, England.

Qualifications

• Experience in presenting and delivering training to individuals and groups.
• Hold a driving licence.
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Fire Safety qualifications.
• Assist in developing CPD for staff.
• Undertake assessments and mentor candidates.

Skills

Experience creating, developing and delivering training packages

Ability to interpret and simplify information

Understanding of Microsoft Office programs

Awareness of the Equality Act

Job description

Fire Protection Trainer / Coordinator – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire Protection Trainer / Coordinator
Grade 5: £33,699 – £37,280
37 hours (Monday – Friday)
Fixed Term: 24 Months
Highfields Fire Station, Hassocks Lane Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2GQ

Have what it takes to train our next generation of Fire Safety Inspectors? NFRS is looking for an organised and enthusiastic trainer to take the lead in delivering and managing our Fire Safety qualifications. These nationally recognised qualifications equip individuals with the essential knowledge they need to keep our communities safe. Working with our Fire Protection team, as well as experts in the field, the successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to join an effective and supportive team and take ownership of our vital training programme.

While the training is focused on Fire Safety, we would love to hear from all candidates who have experience presenting and delivering training. If you think this opportunity is for you, apply below.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Level 3i and Level 3 Fire Safety qualifications.
• Assist in the development of CPD to support the ongoing competence of staff.
• Assist in the development and production of training packages and aids.
• Undertake assessments and mentor candidates that are working towards the completion of the qualifications.
• Support both internal and external quality assurance activities.
• Provide an internal assurance function to the Service, ensuring that learners are making progress towards the completion of qualifications.

Experience / Qualifications

• Experience creating, developing and delivering training packages to both groups and individuals.
• Ability to interpret, simplify and disseminate information to others.
• An understanding of Microsoft Office programs.
• Awareness of the Equality Act.
• Hold a driving licence (adjustments will be discussed with disabled applicants if required).

Further Information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all parts of our communities and particularly those who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are also proud of being recognised as a ‘Gold’ employer for our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.

NFRS is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and/or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please note: CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms. Candidates will be expected to deliver a presentation as part of the interview process. The subject of which will be shared when successful candidates are notified of their interview date and time.