First Aid Trainer

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

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization is seeking a First Aid Trainer in Slough to conduct first aid training for various groups. You will be responsible for instilling confidence in learners and delivering courses that cater to diverse learning styles. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, a willingness to achieve a teaching qualification, and enjoy traveling. Flexibility in work hours and ample professional development opportunities are provided, along with generous holiday leave.

Benefits

36 days annual leave plus option to buy extra days

Flexible working options

Pension scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support programs

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Natural communicator with a confident, engaging personality.
• Experience in preparing and delivering training courses.
• Comfortable working independently and traveling to various locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first aid training and specialist courses.
• Teach necessary actions for emergencies.
• Support learners in gaining confidence for emergencies.
• Travel to training venues throughout Slough and surrounding areas.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Engaging personality

Active listening

Education

Training or Teaching qualification

Job description

First Aid Trainer

Location: Slough, Berkshire (candidates must reside within 50-mile radius or plan to relocate to this location).

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

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

Contract: Permanent.

Additional Requirement: Applicants must have a full UK licence (2 years) and access to a vehicle.

Are you interested in taking on a key role in delivering first aid training and specialised courses, teaching essential life‑saving skills? Are you an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills? Join our team as a First Aid Trainer and deliver high‑quality first aid courses. With over 30 years of experience and ISO:9001 2008 accreditation, the British Red Cross offers a superior learning experience. You will play a vital role in providing customer‑focused training using diverse techniques to accommodate all learning styles, supported by comprehensive training and ongoing support. Do you have a passion for teaching and helping others? If so, we want to hear from you!

What a day in the life of a First Aid Trainer will involve?

• 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 Slough and the surrounding areas.

To be a successful First Aid Trainer, what will you need?

• A natural communicator with a confident, engaging personality who thrives when speaking in front of groups.
• 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.
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Friday 9th January 2026. Interviews commencing in the week of 12th January 2026.

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.