Fire and Rescue Driving Training Instructor in Oxford

We are a team of six based at Slade Fire station, working in partnership with Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue service as a driver training team. We provide all aspects of driver training for fire & rescue staff, delivered from various sites across the partnership.

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have previous experience of working in a training environment with the ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a team to deliver various driver training activities to meet the demands of the fire & rescue sector. This is a busy role with many competing demands, involving delivering and creating training packages, meeting and working with a variety of staff and partners, and attending associated meetings and training for your development within the role. The role is based on a fixed term contract of 3 months with an option to extend to 6 months.

• Deliver and assess driver training across a range of fire and rescue vehicles and locations.
• Maintain accurate records of training activities, assessments, and participant progress.
• Update and develop training materials to reflect current best practices and legislative requirements.
• Ensure all training courses comply with National Fire Chiefs Council, Driving Vehicle Standards Agency, and relevant legislative standards.
• Manage training equipment and resources, ensuring they are fit for purpose and available as needed.
• Lead initiatives related to environmental training and sustainability within the organisation.
• Collaborate with external partners and other fire and rescue services to enhance training outcomes.
• Support quality assurance processes to monitor and improve training delivery.
• Undertake additional tasks as required to support the overall objectives of OFRS.

• LGV Category C with at least 3 years experience.
• Emergency response driving experience/qualifications.
• Must hold GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C or above.
• Must be able to demonstrate computer literacy including the ability to use MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Recognised instructional or coaching qualification.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (CPD).
• Strong organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

All aspects of the role must adhere to NFCC and DVSA standards, as well as current legislative and organisational policies.

The successful candidate will engage proactively with external partners, other fire and rescue services, and relevant stakeholders to enhance training quality.

You should have the ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands and pressures to meet deadlines. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to complete reports are essential. You should be able to use Microsoft applications effectively and work within a team, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to meet the demands of the service to provide suitably trained drivers.

• Culture of flexible working.
• Technology to support agile working where role permits.
• 30 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy additional holiday.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support.
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel.
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

At Oxfordshire County Council, we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Oxfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights, and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kevin Dell, Emergency Response Driving Instructor Partnership Manager. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 26th March 2026.