Trainer

Job Title: Trainer Location: Cleethorpes Full Time/Permanent Closing Date: 24/12/2025 Our Offer to You Competitive salary and pension scheme 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) – increasing to 38 days over 5 years Cycle to work scheme and Electric Vehicle Scheme Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme Discounts – including Blue Light and NHS Discounts, mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays, and shopping Why Join Us as a Trainer? As one of our trainers, you will not only be valued for your expertise, but also provided with opportunities to advance your professional skills. We have high expectations of our trainers, but in return for your dedication and commitment, as a trainer at St John Ambulance, you will become an integral part of our mission to save lives through the delivery of high‑quality first aid and mental health first aid training. You won’t just be teaching skills—you’ll be empowering people with the confidence to make a real difference in their communities, and to give every learner a positive and beneficial experience. About St John Ambulance This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team of over 1,550 employees and 33,000 volunteers, all working towards a common goal: saving lives through essential first aid services, training, and campaigning to put lifesaving skills at the heart of every community. As a charity with a long and illustrious history, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, and more resilient future. St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling access to vital physical and mental health first aid. We empower people with the clinical skills and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies. From our ambulance response services to training and outreach programmes, we provide lifesaving support across the UK. What sets us apart? Career Development & Progression: We believe in investing in our trainers, to make them the best version of themselves. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to achieve a recognised and respected Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET). For the right candidate, we also offer progression opportunities and continuous professional development (CPD). Exceptional Onboarding Experience: From day one, you will undergo a comprehensive onboarding, training, and induction process, including full First Aid training and or Mental Health First Aid training, ensuring that you have the confidence and skills to lead your classes effectively from the start. Our learners journey is at the heart of everything that we do, so we will make sure that you are ready to provide the best training experience for everyone. Opportunity to Teach a Variety of Courses You won’t just be limited to standard first aid courses. As you progress, you’ll have the chance to deliver training in other key areas, including mental health first aid, community response programmes, and other essential lifesaving skills. Support for Continuous Learning We support and encourage continuous professional development (CPD). You'll have access to a wide range of opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, allowing you to grow within the organisation and broaden your expertise. About You While we would prefer candidates with previous experience in training, teaching, or instruction, full training will be provided for the right candidate. It is important that you are the right type of person with the right characteristics, mind‑set and attitude, to become a St John Ambulance Trainer. If you’re passionate about making a difference and keen to share your skills with others, this role could be perfect for you. We’re looking for enthusiastic, approachable individuals with excellent communication and presentation skills, who are comfortable in front of an audience and who are motivated to deliver high‑quality training to a wide range of learners. You will have examples from your background of your creativity, adaptability and willingness to look for ways to continually improve. How to Apply Please see the job description for more details (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply). Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk. If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, apply here: Click here. For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply, please apply below. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and ensuring we reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is valued and supported to thrive within our organisation. We have several networks, including Multi‑Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers, and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and work to create an environment of mutual respect and belonging, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and promoting safe recruitment practices. All successful applicants will undergo pre‑employment checks, including DBS clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the role. Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr