First Aid Trainer - Within M25 and Central London

Overview

First Aid Trainer x 2 Location: Within M25 and Central London

Salary: £24,889 - £26,997 per annum (qualification dependant) plus London Allowance of £3,344 if applicable

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

Contract: 1 x Permanent and 1 x 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

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

Responsibilities

• 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 London.

Qualifications

• A natural communicator with a confident, engaging personality who thrives when speaking in front of groups.
• Right to Work in the UK, unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.
• 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.

Closing Date & Interview

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 25 September 2025. Interviews are expected to take place shortly after this date.

Benefits

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders