Trainer

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) – increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

Job Summary

The Trainer/Assessor plays a vital role in delivering high-quality training and assessments across St John Ambulance, ensuring learners receive a consistent, professional, and engaging experience.

This role supports the organisation’s mission by delivering accredited courses in line with awarding body requirements, while maintaining high standards of compliance, safety, and learner satisfaction. The postholder will also contribute to promoting products and services, supporting continuous improvement, and helping to uphold the organisation’s reputation for excellence in training delivery.

About the Role

As a Trainer/Assessor, you will be responsible for delivering training courses and conducting assessments to a consistently high standard, ensuring all activity aligns with organisational policies and awarding body requirements.

You will manage the full training experience, from preparing training environments and materials to engaging with learners and completing all required documentation accurately and on time. You will also ensure that all equipment is maintained, fit for purpose, and handled in line with procedures.

Working collaboratively with permanent staff, casual workers, and volunteers, you will help maintain strong relationships and uphold high standards across all training delivery. You will also play a role in promoting St John Ambulance products and services, supporting new initiatives, and contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining your own professional competence and continuing development, ensuring your knowledge and delivery remain up to date. You will also adhere to all health and safety requirements, including acting as a designated first aider and fire marshal when required.

About You

You are a confident and engaging trainer with a passion for delivering high-quality learning experiences. You take pride in maintaining professional standards and ensuring learners feel supported, safe, and motivated throughout their training.

You are highly organised, with strong attention to detail, and are comfortable managing course preparation, delivery, and documentation. You understand the importance of compliance and are committed to following policies, procedures, and awarding body requirements.

You are also a strong team player who works well with colleagues, volunteers, and stakeholders to maintain high standards and a positive working environment. With a proactive approach to your own development, you continuously seek to improve your skills and stay up to date within your field.

Above all, you are aligned with the values of St John Ambulance, demonstrating professionalism, inclusivity, and a commitment to delivering excellent service.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.