Trainer, Summer Seasonal

Role

First Aid Trainer – Deliver high‑quality first aid courses for the British Red Cross.

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire (within a 50‑mile radius).
Salary: £25,209 to £26,997 per annum, depending on qualification.

Hours:

35 per week (Mon – Sat, 9‑5, occasional evenings).

Contract:

Fixed‑term (18 months maternity cover).
Applicants must hold a full UK licence (2 years) and have access to a vehicle.

• Conduct first aid training and specialist courses for all learning styles.
• Teach appropriate actions for emergency situations (e.g., unresponsive patients, burns).
• Build confidence in participants to provide potentially lifesaving support.
• Travel to training venues throughout South Yorkshire and surrounding areas.

• Confident, engaging communicator able to speak in front of groups.
• Adept at active listening, problem solving, and providing constructive feedback.
• Training or teaching qualification, or willingness to work toward one.
• Independent, flexible and comfortable traveling to various locations using own vehicle.
• Experience preparing and delivering a range of training courses to mixed‑ability groups.

Closing date for applications: 23.59 on Wednesday 28th January 2026. Interviews commence early February.

• Flexible working: remote/hybrid options, flexitime, compressed hours, job sharing.
• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: career and learning opportunities.
• Discounts:
  Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets for Good, and other employee benefits.
• Wellbeing support: peer supporters, Community in Crisis (EAP), and Headspace app.
• Cycle2
  
  Work: 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 will 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, supported by our internal networks:
Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

• Entry level

• Fixed‑term contract

• Education
• Industries:
  Education