First Aid Trainer

British Red Cross incorporated; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent humanitarian organization based in Preston seeks a First Aid Trainer to deliver essential life-saving training courses. This permanent role offers flexible working arrangements, 36 days of annual leave, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates are engaging communicators with a teaching qualification and experience in training. Applicants will enjoy support for travel costs, diverse inclusivity, and a commitment to positive societal impact.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

36 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee benefits platform

Wellbeing Support programs

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and delivering a range of training courses.
• Comfortable working independently and with diverse groups.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first aid training and specialist courses.
• Teach actions for emergency situations.
• Support confidence in people's ability to help.

Skills

Natural communicator

Active listening

Problem-solving

Confidence in presenting

Education

Training or teaching qualification

Job description

First Aid Trainer

Location: Preston, Lancashire (candidates must reside within 50‑mile radius)

Salary: £25,209 to £26,997 per annum (qualification dependent)

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

Contract: Permanent

Driving Requirement: Full UK driving licence and vehicle (mileage reimbursed)

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct first aid training and specialist courses, equipping people with essential life‑saving skills.
• Teach the right actions to take in different emergency situations, such as when people are unresponsive or have suffered burns.
• Support people in gaining confidence to provide potentially lifesaving help in an emergency.
• Travel to training venues throughout Lancashire.

Qualifications

• A natural communicator with a confident, engaging personality who thrives when speaking to groups.
• Strong aptitude for active listening, problem‑solving, 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 reimbursed).
• Have experience preparing and delivering a range of training courses, with assertiveness in presenting to mixed ability groups.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Friday 16th January 2026. Interviews are expected to take place shortly after this date.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK‑based roles. During your application, you’ll have the option to apply under the scheme.

At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders