Trainer/Assessor – First Aid

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom St Andrews First Aid Full time

Trainer/Assessor – First Aid

Salary: £28,858 per year

Working Hours: Full Time, 38.75 hours per week, working 5 days over 7.

Location: Primarily based at our Edinburgh Training Centre, with occasional travel across Scotland as required.

About Us:

St Andrew's First Aid is Scotland's only dedicated first aid charity, saving lives since 1882. We are a trusted organisation, deeply embedded in Scottish communities, known for providing first aid education and first aid cover at major events across the country. As a social enterprise, we've trained over 75,000 people in workplace first aid and first aid for mental health in the past five years. All profits from our services directly support our charitable work across Scotland.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Trainer/Assessor to join our team This is an exciting opportunity to help individuals develop essential life-saving skills across Scotland.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver and assess a variety of First Aid, Mental Health, and related courses, including our renowned 'First Aid at Work' training.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Commercial Training to ensure the highest standards of training delivery and assessment.
  • Review and update training materials in collaboration with the team, ensuring relevance and up-to-date content.
  • Contribute to business development activities to grow and improve the training service.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Standard Grades in English and Arithmetic.
  • Nationally recognised training qualification.
  • Relevant course-specific qualification, e.g., First Aid at Work.
  • Recognised Assessor Award.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Verifier's Award.
  • Mental Health First Aid Trainers Award.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Experience working in a customer-focused environment.
  • Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and under the direction of the Line Manager.
  • Strong communication skills with colleagues, volunteers, and customers.
  • Proven experience delivering First Aid and/or Health and Safety courses.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

  • Experience in student-centred learning.
  • Understanding of training procedures and quality assurance protocols.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) at an intermediate level.
  • Knowledge of St Andrew's First Aid products and services.

Personal Qualities:

  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills.
  • Car owner with insurance for business use (mileage paid) OR access to private transport for role mobility requirements.
  • Willingness to travel across Scotland and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends on a rota basis.
  • Professional appearance and willingness to wear corporate dress.
  • Clear PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check.

About You:

  • Proven experience delivering and assessing 'First Aid at Work' courses.
  • A recognised training qualification (e.g., PTLLS, AET, or equivalent).
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
  • A passion for teaching and supporting others in their learning journey.
  • A flexible and adaptable approach to work

Why Join Us?

Join St Andrew's First Aid and make a real impact in your community by helping people gain vital first aid skills.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary.
  • Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our pension scheme and employer contributions.
  • Flexible Work Hours: We value work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling.
  • Professional Development: Continuous learning and growth opportunities.
  • Supportive Work Environment: A collaborative and inclusive team culture.
  • Community Impact: Contribute to an organisation making a real difference in people's lives through essential first aid training.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about helping others, have the right skills and experience, and want to be part of an organisation making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you

Apply today and join us in making Scotland a safer place

Closing date for applications: 4th April, 2025

St Andrew's First Aid is an Equal Opportunities employer. St Andrew's First Aid is the trading name of St. Andrew's Ambulance Association, a charity registered in Scotland, No. SC006750


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