Crew Manager - Training Delivery Instructor

Dsfire; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire and rescue service is seeking a Crew Manager - Training Delivery Instructor based at Exeter Airport Training Academy. This temporary role involves delivering training on Breathing Apparatus and supporting Maritime training. Successful candidates will need experience as Firefighters and will support updates to training materials. Flexibility in working and effective communication skills are essential. Training delivery will attract a 12% allowance after a development period. Apply by detailing how you meet essential requirements.

Benefits

12% training allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Competent Firefighter or Crew Manager.
• Successful at the Crew Manager promotion board.
• Able to communicate negative feedback effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training on Breathing Apparatus and Maritime training.
• Support Academy Watch Managers in training material compliance.
• Create a safe learning environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility under pressure

Operational risk assessments

Training delivery

Education

Breathing Apparatus Instructor (BAI)

Adult Education Trainer (AET) or equivalent

Positive Pressure Ventilation Instructor (PPVI)

Job description

Crew Manager - Training Delivery Instructor

1 x Temporary Crew Manager to join the Academy as Training Delivery Instructor, based atour Exeter Airport Training Academy. On a Fixed Term Contract for up to 18 months (with the potential to become permanent).

1 x Temporary Crew Manager to join the Academy as Training Delivery Instructor, based atour Exeter Airport Training Academy. On a Fixed Term Contract for up to 7 months, to cover a period of maternity leave.

Successful candidates will be required to attend the following courses:

Firelighter course - 10/02/2026 (Internally Academy Airport)

BAI - 23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 (External)

CFBTI - 01/06/2026 - 12/06/2026 (External)

PPVI - 09/03/2026 - 13/03/2026 (Internally Academy Airport)

These positions are aligned to the day duty system (DDS) and will attract a 12% training allowance, payable following a period of development in post.

About the Crew Manager Training Delivery Instructor role:

The posts will be focused primarily on Breathing Apparatus and to support Maritime training delivery.

Where required there will be the need to support training delivery at Severn Park and other locations across the Service.

The role will require you to develop and maintain, through continuous professional development (CPD), your ability to deliver.

You will be expected to support Academy Watch Managers to ensure training materials are current and compliant with National Operational Guidance.

You will need to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both orally and in writing, including preparing reports and evaluations, giving presentations and leading training sessions.

Find out more and apply

• Creating an environment where everyone feels safe to learn by promoting the values and the code of ethics.
• Acquire and maintain the ability to deliver on all courses across the Academy.
• Implement effective training and development activities.
• Be highly motivated, self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Be willing to work flexibly to meet the commitments of the Training Academy.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the post and within the context of the National Occupational Standard Role Map for a Crew Manager.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are invited from existing suitably experienced and qualified Firefighters and Crew Managers. Eligible applicants will need to meet the following criteria as a minimum:

• Be a competent Firefighter or Crew Manager
• If applying for a promotion have been successful in the Crew Manager promotion board.
• Have been successful at all elements of the Leading Others assessment centre
• Have no outstanding performance of discipline issues including live sanctions.
• Discussed the opportunity with your Line Manager.

Desirable qualifications for the role:

• Breathing Apparatus Instructor (BAI)
• Adult Education Trainer (AET) or equivalent
• Positive Pressure Ventilation Instructor (PPVI)

Our Identity

If you are interested in this position, you will need to complete the application form

And detail how you meet the following essential requirements of the role (no more than 300 words per criteria):

• Experience of giving negative feedback or communicating poor performance. How did you deliver the news, how this was received and how did you overcome any issues or challenges?
• Experience and knowledge of operational risk assessments and application, in order to mitigate and control risks to ensure safety to students and instructors.
• Proven ability to work flexibility under pressure in a fast moving and dynamic environment.

For more information concerning this position please contact SM Laura Pratt

Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd January 2026.

Please see below ‘one pager’ document for this vacancy.

Please ensure that your Line Manager is aware of your application.

Would Line Managers please bring the contents of this advert to the attention of anyone who is eligible to apply who may be on a course/on leave.

Our values

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services Safeguarding Policy.

Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and/or reprimands.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.

As a Service and as individuals:

• We are proud to help
• We are honest
• We are respectful
• We are working together

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities we serve and aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to join our team.

Job number

WTPT00256

Internal / external

Internal

Job type

Promotion Process

Location

Exeter

Contract type

Temporary/Fixed term

04 Jan 2026

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