First Aid Trainer

British Red Cross; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization is seeking a First Aid Trainer in Stafford to deliver first aid courses and specialized training. This role involves traveling extensively within Staffordshire, Shropshire, and the West Midlands, teaching vital skills to diverse groups. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain a teaching qualification, and strong communication skills are essential. Benefits include up to 36 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Access to discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Natural communicator with engaging personality.
• Experience delivering training to diverse groups.
• Comfortable working independently and traveling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first aid training and specialist courses.
• Teach appropriate actions for emergencies.
• Support confidence in providing emergency support.
• Travel to various training venues.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Problem-solving

Teaching skills

Education

Training or Teaching qualification

Job description

First Aid Trainer

Location: Stafford (within 50-mile radius, extensive travel within Staffordshire, Shropshire, and West Midlands is a key part of the role)

Salary: £24,889 - £26,997 per annum (qualification dependent)

Hours: 35 per week excluding travel (Mon-Sat, 9-5, occasional evenings)

Contract:

Driving: Full UK driving license and vehicle (mileage reimbursed)

Are you interested in delivering first aid training and specialised courses, teaching essential life-saving skills?

Join our team as a First Aid Trainer and deliver high-quality first aid courses. With over 30 years of experience, ISO:9001 2008 accreditation, the British Red Cross offers a superior learning experience. You will play a vital role in providing customer-focused training using diverse techniques to accommodate all learning styles, supported by comprehensive training and ongoing support. Do you have a passion for teaching and helping others? If so, we want to hear from you!

Please note: The successful candidate must be willing to travel within a 50-mile radius of their home address, with extensive travel within Staffordshire, Shropshire, and West Midlands.

What will a day in the life of a First Aid Trainer involve?

• Conducting first aid training and specialist courses, equipping people with essential life-saving skills.
• Teaching the right action to take in different situations, e.g., unresponsive individuals or burns.
• Supporting people to build confidence to provide support in emergencies.
• Traveling to training venues throughout the Midlands.

What will you need to be a successful First Aid Trainer?

• A natural communicator with an engaging personality who thrives in group settings.
• Strong active listening, problem-solving, debating, and feedback skills.
• Possession of a Training or Teaching qualification, or willingness to obtain one.
• Comfortable working independently and traveling using your own vehicle (travel time reimbursed).
• Experience in delivering a range of training courses to diverse groups.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 5th September 2025. Interviews will be scheduled shortly after.

In return, you’ll get:

• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus option to buy 5 extra days.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Wide range of career development opportunities and training.
• Access to discounts, wellbeing support, and employee benefits.
• Supportive team environment.
• Cycle2Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

At The British Red Cross, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all staff and volunteers can be their true selves without discrimination. We support various networks and initiatives to promote equality and inclusion.

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