Senior Instructor – Training and Development – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

We have a number of substantive and temporary Senior Instructor positions at Training and Development working the (Day Duty) nine-day fortnight duty system.
This position is open to competent Firefighters, Crew Managers and Watch Managers both internal and external.

Applicants will be required to work 14 days, evening and/or weekends in addition to your contracted hours per financial year (pro rata for part time staff).

Candidates should familiarise themselves with the job they are applying for to assist with completing the job/role-specific application form and, if shortlisted, the job/role-specific interview process.

The application process will be through our online recruitment system and any future communications to you will be through this route.
It is internal candidates responsibility to ensure they have met any required time in role commitments before applying for this position.
Substantive post holder:

The successful substantive candidate will be required to remain in their new post for three years minimum, unless promoted.
The 8.9% flexible allowance will be pensionable.
Temporary post holder:

Any temporary position will attract the 8.9% flexible allowance but will not be pensionable.
Should a temporary position become available substantively within 12 months from successful date then this can be made substantive.
Recruitment Schedule:

• Closing Date: 23:59hrs 29th July 2026
• Shortlisting: 30th & 31st July 2026
• Interview Dates: w/c 3rd August 2026
• Start Date: To be decided upon appointment.

Job Objectives

• Will be able to deliver the services range of training materials to the highest standards have a thorough understanding of the department plan and how to efficiently deliver the success measures within it.

• Must act as a role model and display positive, professional, and honest behaviours.
• Be prepared to attend instructional course as the department requires these may include but are not limited to Bai, FBTi, RTCi, MOD3 Water Rescue instructor and Safe Working At Height instructor subject to the needs of the department.

Skills Requirement

• Must be able to effectively lead and manage the team to deliver the needs of the organisation.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to give and receive positive and negative feedback.
• Will hold or be committed to completing a range of courses Level 3 Adult Education and Training award and CAVA qualification.
• Be able to communicate effectively with internal departments and external providers as required.
• Must be able to lead and manage effectively to deliver the organisational strategies.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Be able to present to a variety of audience.
• Be able to plan and deliver / present confidently.
• Be creative using a variety of resources to create a blended learning environment.