Trainer, Health Educator

About St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance is a charity with a long and illustrious history, operating through a dedicated team of over 1,550 employees and 33,000 volunteers. Every day we work to save lives through first aid services, training and community outreach, ensuring that lifesaving skills are available to everyone.

• Deliver high‑quality first aid and mental health first aid training to a wide range of learners, both online and on‑site.
• Permanently maintain punctuality, strong organisational and time‑management skills, and a consistent training schedule.
• Provide a positive, supportive learning environment that empowers people to respond effectively in emergencies.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable speaking before an audience.
• Enthusiastic, approachable and motivated to share knowledge and skills.
• Creativity, adaptability and a willingness to continually improve training delivery.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities, reliable and punctual at all times.

Hybrid work is not available for trainers. The role is largely in‑person, with occasional online delivery depending on bookings. Trainers are generally expected to be on‑site for the majority of their work.

Trainers have the opportunity to achieve a recognised Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET). For the right candidate, progression opportunities and continuous professional development (CPD) are also offered.

From day one, you will undergo a comprehensive onboarding, training and induction process, including full First Aid training and Mental Health First Aid training, ensuring that you have the confidence and skills to lead your classes effectively from the start.

In addition to standard first aid courses, you may be invited to deliver training in other key areas such as mental health first aid, community response programmes and other essentialaving skills.

We support and encourage continuous professional development (CPD). You will have access to a wide range of opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, allowing you to grow within the organisation.

You will receive a competitive salary and pension scheme, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) – increasing to 38 days over five years, cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicle schemes, a health and wellbeing portal with financial, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance programme.

• 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

As one of our trainers, you will be valued for your expertise, be provided with opportunities to advance your professional skills and become an integral part of our mission to save lives through the delivery of high‑quality first aid and mental health first aid training. Your contributions will empower people to make a real difference in their communities and give every learner a positive and beneficial experience.