Instructor – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week and 24 hours per week

We’re looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and proactive individual, with instructor qualifications and experience of delivering training relevant to operational firefighting.

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service proudly serves Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland attending over 8,000 emergency incidents each year.

Our Training and Development department plays a vital role in keeping our communities safe. We do this by supporting the knowledge, skill and behavioural development of our firefighters and providing a high-quality training service to members of the Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service team.

We currently have two permanent vacancies available: one full-time and one part-time (24 hours per week) Please indicate on your application form which position you are applying for. This could include driving, firefighting, work at height, water rescue, hazardous materials, trauma care and/or incident command.

You will be a key member of the training and development team, working to provide training to both operational personnel and support staff.

You will need to be able to think fast and be confident working in a busy environment, presenting, coaching and mentoring situations.

This is a challenging but immensely rewarding position. If you’ve got what it takes, we want you to join us. Support and development will be available relevant to the instructor skill sets.

CPD will be maintained and supported for any instructor qualifications.

Closing date: 23:59 21 January 2026

Interview date: w/c 2 February 2026

If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework. The highest level relevant to the role is outlined in the person specification for the position you are applying for. The interview may include both behavioural and role-specific questions to assess your suitability. You will also be asked a question exploring your understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

Pension Considerations

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.