Trainer
- Recruiter
- British Red Cross
- Location
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £18,404 per year + Bens
- Posted
- 07 Oct 2015
- Closes
- 04 Nov 2015
- Ref
- SH109ChelTra
- Contact
- British Red Cross
- Sectors
- Training
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. We enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives. The organisation operates through 30,000 volunteers and 2,800 staff and has over 180 training venues across the UK.
Due to expansion our education services team are looking for a Trainer to be based in Chelmsford with expected travel. Reporting into a Training Team Leader our customer focused trainers play a vital role in delivering first aid training and specialist courses using a practical approach of various training techniques designed to cater for all learning styles. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills to join a high quality training organisation.
Duties and Responsibilities as a Trainer
-Deliver a variety of courses to nationally agreed standards at a number of venues
-Provide consistently high quality training with a focus on the customers learning experience
-Work independently and as part of a team using own initiative
-Ensure all relevant administration and IT system information is completed and processed as required
-To be responsible for the maintenance & cleanliness of all training resources, in accordance with national standards
-To attend RCT team meetings and development workshops, to maintain up to date knowledge of current legislation and developments in relation to first aid training
-Working hours to include evenings and weekends
-Maintain occupational competence in all key areas in accordance with national guidelines
-Signpost potential new customers to line manager
-Promote the sales of value added products to customers
As a trainer within the British Red Cross you will have proven experience gained within a training led role and will be educated to A-Level or GCSE equivalent with an understanding and knowledge of first aid practice. A qualification in Learning and Development practice or a nationally recognised equivalent is desirable. A strong communicator our trainer will possess an ability to use systems and IT to deliver training and will be skilled in presenting and delivering training to mixed ability groups. Self driven and passionate you be flexible, adaptable and efficient in both planning and problem solving. Our trainer will be comfortable in communicating with a variety of people within the Red Cross organisation, will support corporate strategy, business objectives and uphold the society’s obligations and values.
The successful trainer must have a full UK driving license and be prepared to work some evenings and weekends as part of a five day from seven shift pattern. This role comes with a competitive salary and 28 days holiday as standard. It’s also an amazing opportunity to work with an instantly recognisable, global brand.
Apply now to join our growing team as one of our specialist Trainer.