First Aid Trainer

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic First Aid Trainer to deliver high-quality first-aid and specialist courses across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region. You will join the British Red Cross, a respected charity with over 30 years of training experience and ISO 9001:2008 accreditation, helping participants develop essential life-saving skills.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver first-aid training and specialist courses to mixed-ability groups.
• Demonstrate correct actions for emergency situations, such as unresponsive patients or burns.
• Boost participants’ confidence to provide lifesaving support in real emergencies.
• Travel to training venues throughout Birmingham, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Staffordshire.

Required profile

• Excellent communicator with a confident, engaging presence when speaking to groups.
• Strong listening, problem-solving and feedback skills.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a training or teaching qualification.
• Own a full UK driving licence (minimum two years) and have access to a vehicle.
• Experience preparing and delivering training courses to diverse audiences.
• Residency within the Birmingham area to meet travel requirements.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible working options including remote, hybrid, flexitime, compressed hours and job sharing.
• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to purchase five additional days.
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support through peer networks and an EAP.