National Resilience Instructor/Coordinator
Location: Agile across several locations in South Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part Time - 4 days a week (0.8 FTE) - Flexi Time
WorkPattern: Monday - Friday flexible days
Salary: Grade 6 (£31,067 to 33,366) Pro-rata
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 service 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.
An opportunity has arisen within this Fire and Rescue service’s Resilience, Planning and Contingencies section for a National Resilience Instructor/Coordinator.
The overall purpose of the role will be to provide National Resilience training and co-ordination to the service’s crews and officers, enabling them to provide an efficient, professional response to a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear (Explosive) (CBRN(E)) and High Volume Pump incident as well as incidents that constitute an act of terrorism of which all of the above could be, either local, regional or national.
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 the Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA) specialist response team.
You will have a rounded knowledge of the use and mobilisation of National Resilience assets, be able to plan and organise training and complete appropriate risk assessments and have experience of working within a safety critical environment.
You must possess an Award in Education and Training or equivalent e.g. PTTLS and have or be willing to attend training relative to managing safely, the wearing of a Powered Respiratory Protective Suit (PRPS), appropriate driver training including LGV and competence assessment.
The key duties will include training operational staff in the use of MDU, DIM, HVP and MTA equipment and associated procedures in a safe manner, and other training, which may be required from time to time. 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 that you will deliver.
Most of the 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.
Closing date for applications is 2300 hours on Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Interested?
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The Service 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 the 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.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.
The Services 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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