Trainer

British Red Cross; Dundee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

British Red Cross in Dundee is seeking a dedicated First Aid Trainer for a permanent, full-time role. You will deliver high-quality first aid training and specialist courses, helping people acquire essential life-saving skills.

Role involves travelling to training venues across Dundee and the surrounding area, teaching practical actions for emergencies and supporting learners to build confidence in providing lifesaving assistance.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (2 years) and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first aid training and specialist courses to teach essential life-saving skills.
• Teach the correct actions to take in emergencies, including unresponsiveness or burns.
• Support learners' confidence to provide lifesaving help when needed.
• Travel to training venues across Dundee and the surrounding area.

Job description

Trainer

Company: British Red Cross

Salary: £25,929 to £27,537 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Dundee

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

About the Role

Location: Dundee (within 50-mile radius)

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

Recruiting

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 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 Dundee and the surrounding area.

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