Instructor – Training and Development
Location: Training and Development Centre – Loughborough or Shepshed Fire Station
Salary: £44,742.00 plus 8.9% flexible working allowance
Closing Date: 28/10/2026 11:59 PM
Permanent Full-time
Shape the Future of Firefighter Development
Are you passionate about developing others, sharing your expertise and helping people reach their full potential?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Training and Development team as an Instructor. As we prepare for the future and our move to the new state-of-the-art Training and Development facility at Billesdon, we’re looking for exceptional individuals who can inspire, coach and develop the next generation of firefighters and operational leaders.
This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in delivering high-quality training that directly impacts operational effectiveness, firefighter safety and service delivery across Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.
The Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint four substantive Instructors working within our Training and Development Department on the nine-day fortnight duty system.
As an Instructor, you will be at the heart of training and development within the Service. You’ll deliver engaging training programmes, support operational competence, and help shape innovative learning experiences that prepare our people for the challenges they face every day.
This role offers significant personal and professional development opportunities, including nationally recognised instructional and specialist qualifications. Successful candidates will be expected to commit to a three-year period within the department, although career progression opportunities may shorten this commitment.
Who Can Apply?
Internal Candidates:
Wholetime: Competent Firefighters and Crew Managers
On Call: Competent Firefighters/temporary Crew Managers in our Crew Manager Eligible Talent Pool and substantive Crew Managers
External Candidates:
Wholetime: Substantive Crew Managers
On Call: Substantive Crew Managers
What You’ll Gain
Joining Training and Development offers a rewarding and varied career experience, including:
The opportunity to develop specialist instructor qualifications
Exposure to a wide range of operational disciplines
The chance to influence firefighter training and development across the Service
Experience in designing and delivering innovative training solutions
Working within a supportive, professional and forward-thinking team
Contributing to the development of a modern training environment at our future Billesdon facility
Substantive Instructor posts attract an 8.9% flexible duty allowance which is pensionable. This reflects the requirement for postholders to work 14 additional days per financial year in addition to your contracted hours, which may include evenings, weekends, or rostered days off.
What You’ll Do
As an Instructor, you will:
Deliver high-quality training programmes across a range of operational subjects.
Support the achievement of departmental and organisational objectives.
Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism, integrity and commitment to Service values.
Maintain accurate records using systems such as FireWatch, Oracle and other administrative platforms.
Support the continual improvement of learning materials and training delivery methods.
Develop and maintain specialist instructional competencies aligned to departmental requirements.
Contribute to creating an engaging, inclusive and safe learning environment.
You’ll also have opportunities to complete instructional qualifications in specialist areas such as:
-Breathing Apparatus Instruction
-Fire Behaviour Training Instruction
-Road Traffic Collision Instruction
-Water Rescue Instruction
-Safe Working at Height Instruction
Along with other disciplines that support organisational priorities.
What We Are Looking For
We’re looking for people who can inspire confidence, motivate others and create meaningful learning experiences.
You’ll be able to demonstrate:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to provide constructive feedback and support learner development.
A commitment to achieving qualifications including the Level 3 Award in Education and Training and CAVA qualification (if not already held).
Strong organisational and planning skills.
Confidence delivering presentations and facilitating learning for diverse audiences.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Creativity in developing blended learning solutions.
The ability to interpret national guidance and translate it into effective training solutions.
Leadership behaviours aligned to Service values and culture.
A passion for continuous improvement and professional development.
Join us and help build the skills, confidence and capability that keep our communities safe.
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 test and interview process.
The application process will be through our online recruitment system and any future communications to you will be through this route.
Internal Candidates only: Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you have met any required time in role commitments before applying for this position
Recruitment Schedule:
Closing Date: 23:59 on 28th October 2026
Shortlisting: 30th October 2026
Job related tests and interviews:12th,16th,19th & 20th November 2026
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:
Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI)
Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Safer recruitment practices, including identity, reference, and appropriate criminal record checks, will be applied throughout the recruitment process.
Pension Considerations
Annual Allowance- Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
Lifetime Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.