An opportunity has arisen for a National Resilience Instructor/Coordinator based at our client’s Training & Development Centre.
National Resilience Instructor/Coordinator
Location: Handsworth, Sheffield S13
Hours of work: Part Time, 4 days per week (Flexi-Time)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £32,061 – £34,434 Per Annum, Pro Rata (Grade 6) £25,649 - £27,548 Per Annum Actual for 4 days per week.
The overall purpose of the role will be to provide National Resilience training and coordination to this Fire Service’s crews and officers, enabling them to provide efficient professional response to a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear (Explosive) (CBRN(e)), High Volume Pump, or Marauding Terrorist Attack incident; locally, regionally, or nationally.
To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of delivering training to adults and a good working knowledge of equipment used in the Fire & Rescue Service, particularly in relation to National Resilience Assets, including Mass Decontamination Unit (MDU), Detection Identification and Monitoring (DIM), High Volume Pump (HVP), and Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA) Team. You will have a rounded knowledge of the use and mobilisation of National Resilience assets. You will be able to plan and organise training and complete appropriate risk assessments. You will have experience of working within a safety critical environment.
You must possess (or be willing to undertake) an Award in Education and Training or equivalent e.g. PTTLS and be willing to undertake other local and national training required for delivery of National Resilience Training.
The key duties will include training operational staff in the use of MTA, DIM, MDU, and HVP equipment and associated procedures in a safe manner, and other training which may be required. You will also be required to organise and administer the delivery of training, prepare lesson plans and carry out risk assessments in relation to the activities you will deliver.
Closing date for applications is 12:00 hours on 22 May 2026.
Interviews will be held week commencing 8 June 2026.
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New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. The employer offers 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. They also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Most of the employer’s corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.
All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme.
Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.
The employer is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. They warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within their workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, they will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. They believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and they are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ’regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.
The employer’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect their commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
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