Trainer

St John Ambulance; Workington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join St John Ambulance as a Trainer and play a pivotal role in delivering highly-rated courses to companies and the public. This opportunity offers career growth, a supportive environment, and various perks, including 33 days of holiday and mental health support.

Benefits

Generous pension

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Options to buy and sell holiday

Discounts for Blue Light and NHS staff

Death in service

Eye care

Mental health support

Wellbeing tools

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, coaching, assessing, or presenting to adults.
• Ability to drive a car with suitable insurance or access to transport.
• An enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training courses and conduct assessments to organizational standards.
• Maintain professional competence in subject area.
• Collaborate with staff, casual workers, and volunteers.

Skills

Adaptability

Engagement

Education

Assessing and Training Qualification at Level 3 or above

Job description

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Do you want to make a difference and be part of an organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? St John Ambulance is the first-aid, health & safety, and mental health trainer of choice for hundreds of thousands of companies, local authorities, and members of the public.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Trainer. You will play a pivotal role in delivering and assessing St John Ambulance courses to the required standards. Our courses are highly rated because they are delivered by passionate, well-trained, and adaptable trainers working in cohesive teams supported by expert guidance.

The role offers a competitive salary, generous pension, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), options to buy and sell holiday, discounts for Blue Light and NHS staff, death in service, eye care, mental health support, wellbeing tools, and volunteer days. It also provides opportunities for career growth, work-life balance, and recognition for your contributions.

For more details, please see the job description on our website or once you click apply.

What we are looking for:

• Assessing and Training Qualification at Level 3 or above (e.g., CiLD)
• Experience in teaching, coaching, assessing, or presenting to adults
• Passionate, adaptable, and engaging individuals
• Ability to own and drive a car with suitable insurance or access to public/private transport
• An enhanced DBS check is required for this role

About the Role:

• Deliver training courses and conduct assessments professionally and consistently as per organisational standards
• Maintain professional competence in your subject area
• Handle building security, venue opening/closing, and lone working
• Collaborate with staff, casual workers, and volunteers to uphold high standards
• Pilot new training initiatives as needed
• Complete all course documentation accurately and promptly

About Us:

• Join a team of over 1,700 employees and 30,000 volunteers dedicated to saving lives through first aid services, training, and campaigns. We are a charity with a rich heritage committed to creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
• We support communities through community response and outreach services and empower individuals with vital clinical skills via various programmes.

We will consider applications from Trainee Trainers without the relevant qualifications. Training will be provided, with salary adjustments during training and increases upon qualification.