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Fire Safety Instructor

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As a Fire Safety Instructor within the Fire Service College (FSC) Protection & Prevention (Fire Safety) Delivery Team you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality training experience to the FSC customers and delegates.

We are looking for committed and passionate individuals who share our vision and would like to be part of changing teaching and learning within the Prevention & Protection arena.

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing:

  • Provide training/instruction in Fire Safety and Risk – these courses will be delivered both virtually/digitally and face to face, travel may be required
  • Assessing and marking delegate’s work
  • Ensuring appropriate teaching resources are in place to address customer needs
  • Making sure the learning environments and resources are fit for purpose to enable all learning outcomes to be achieved
  • Supporting with ongoing development of course content

What we’re looking for:

  • You must be competent in Fire Safety and/or Building Regs and/or Quality Assurance and be passionate about the fire safety sector.
  • Experience of technical fire safety, ADB, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 9251, fire risk assessment, auditing and enforcement, fire protection, or fire engineering in all environments, from domestic, commercial and industrial premises.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent) or Fire Risk Assessment (Medium/High-risk premises)
  • A1 Assessors / RQF / CAVA / TAQA and Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) (or PTLLS)
  • Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and Fire Investigation (Level 5 or Degree) would be an advantage.
  • Be competent in the use of digital resources such as Microsoft Office products. Training will be provided for our bespoke delivery systems

About Fire Service College:

At Capita - Fire Service College we’re training the next generation of firefighters to respond to any emergency and create a safer world. The College is one of the world’s leading organisations for fire prevention, protection and response. We provide dedicated, accredited training for emergency service professionals, as well as commercial and public sector clients around the globe. We have one of the largest operational fire and rescue training facilities in the world, with a unique training environment, sports centre and expert instructors. Visitors and learners can train and exercise in a realistic and challenging environment, with a learning experience that is second to none.

What’s in it for you?

  • Offering a salary of £42,000 to £45,000 depending on skills & experience
  • 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
  • Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
  • Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
  • The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
  • Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
  • Subsidised canteen, bar and gym facilities onsite (free membership)
  • Free accommodation during the working week (terms apply)
  • Paid expenses for any travel
  • Free parking onsite
  • Better work life balance
  • Opportunity to gain further qualifications and upskill
  • You will work at a world-renowned further education training college

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

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