Instructor – Training and Development – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Instructor – Training and Development
Location: Training and Development Centre – Loughborough or Shepshed Fire Station
Salary: £44,742.00 plus 8.9% flexible working allowance
Closing Date: 28/10/2026 11:59 PM
Permanent Full-time

Shape the Future of Firefighter Development

Are you passionate about developing others, sharing your expertise and helping people reach their full potential?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Training and Development team as an Instructor. As we prepare for the future and our move to the new state-of-the-art Training and Development facility at Billesdon, we’re looking for exceptional individuals who can inspire, coach and develop the next generation of firefighters and operational leaders.
This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in delivering high-quality training that directly impacts operational effectiveness, firefighter safety and service delivery across Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.

The Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint four substantive Instructors working within our Training and Development Department on the nine-day fortnight duty system.
As an Instructor, you will be at the heart of training and development within the Service. You’ll deliver engaging training programmes, support operational competence, and help shape innovative learning experiences that prepare our people for the challenges they face every day.
This role offers significant personal and professional development opportunities, including nationally recognised instructional and specialist qualifications. Successful candidates will be expected to commit to a three-year period within the department, although career progression opportunities may shorten this commitment.

What You’ll Do

As an Instructor, you will:

• Deliver high-quality training programmes across a range of operational subjects.
• Support the achievement of departmental and organisational objectives.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism, integrity and commitment to Service values.
• Maintain accurate records using systems such as FireWatch, Oracle and other administrative platforms.
• Support the continual improvement of learning materials and training delivery methods.
• Develop and maintain specialist instructional competencies aligned to departmental requirements.
• Contribute to creating an engaging, inclusive and safe learning environment.

You’ll also have opportunities to complete instructional qualifications in specialist areas such as:

• Breathing Apparatus Instruction
• Fire Behaviour Training Instruction
• Road Traffic Collision Instruction
• Water Rescue Instruction
• Safe Working at Height Instruction
• Along with other disciplines that support organisational priorities.

Who Can Apply?

Internal Candidates:

• Wholetime: Competent Firefighters and Crew Managers
• On Call: Competent Firefighters/temporary Crew Managers in our Crew Manager Eligible Talent Pool and substantive Crew Managers

External Candidates:

• Wholetime: Substantive Crew Managers
• On Call: Substantive Crew Managers

Recruitment Schedule:

Closing Date: 23:59 on 28th October 2026
Shortlisting: 30th October 2026
Job related tests and interviews:12th,16th,19th & 20th November 2026

What You’ll Gain

Joining Training and Development offers a rewarding and varied career experience, including:

• The opportunity to develop specialist instructor qualifications
• Exposure to a wide range of operational disciplines
• The chance to influence firefighter training and development across the Service
• Experience in designing and delivering innovative training solutions
• Working within a supportive, professional and forward-thinking team
• Contributing to the development of a modern training environment at our future Billesdon facility
• Substantive Instructor posts attract an 8.9% flexible duty allowance which is pensionable.