Trainer

British Red Cross; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

36 days annual leave

Pension up to 6%

Reward Gateway discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development

Cycle2Work

Will writing service

Death in Service

Job summary

British Red Cross is seeking a dedicated First Aid Trainer to deliver high-quality first aid courses across Belfast and surrounding areas. You will engage learners with clear, practical instruction and adapt to varied learning styles, using a range of training techniques.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for travel to venues. The role offers permanent employment with flexible working options, and opportunities to contribute to a long-standing, ISO-certified

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence (2+ years) and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in delivering first aid or related training is desirable.
• Willingness to work evenings and travel to training venues within the Belfast area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first aid training and specialist courses to diverse learners.
• Teach life-saving skills and appropriate action in emergencies.
• Support learners and build confidence through practical sessions and demonstrations.
• Travel to training venues across Belfast and surrounding area.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Training delivery

Customer focus

Job description

First Aid Trainer

Location: Belfast Area (within 50-mile radius)

Salary: £25,929 - £27,537 per annum(qualification dependant)

Hours: 35 per week excluding travel (occasional evenings)

Contract: Permanent

Additional Requirement: Applicants must have a full UK licence (2 years) and access to a vehicle

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Are you interested in taking on a key role in delivering first aid training and specialised courses, teaching essential life-saving skills?

Are you an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills? Join our team as a First Aid Trainer in and deliver high-quality first aid courses. With over 30 years of experience and ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20121:2014 certification, 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!

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

• Conducting first aid training and specialist courses, equipping people with essential life-saving skills.
• Teaching the right action to take in different situations, for example when people may be unresponsive or have suffered burns.
• Supporting people with their confidence to provide potentially lifesaving support in an emergency.
• Travelling to training venues throughout Belfast and surrounding area.

To be a successful First Aid Trainer, what will you need?

• A natural communicator with a confident, engaging personality who thrives when speaking in front of groups.
• Have a strong aptitude for actively listening, solving problems, debating ideas, and providing constructive feedback.
• Possess a Training or Teaching qualification, or have a willingness to work towards one.
• Comfortable working independently and traveling to various training locations using your own vehicle (travel time given back).
• Have experience in preparing and delivering a range of training courses, with assertiveness in presenting to mixed ability groups.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Tuesday 27th October 2026.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave.
• Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Recognition Platform: Managers can reward great work with retail vouchers.
• Discounts: Discounts through our Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Learning & Development: A range of career and learning opportunities.
• Will Writing Service: Access to a free will writing service.
• Death in Service: A tax-free lump sum paid to your beneficiary in the event of your death.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing-focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti-racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders