Job Summary
We have a number of substantive and temporary Senior Instructor positions at Training and Development working the (Day Duty) nine-day fortnight duty system.
This position is open to competent Firefighters, Crew Managers and Watch Managers both internal and external.
Applicants will be required to work 14 days, evening and/or weekends in addition to your contracted hours per financial year (pro rata for part time staff).
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 interview process. The application process will be through our online recruitment system and any future communications to you will be through this route.
It is internal candidates responsibility to ensure they have met any required time in role commitments before applying for this position.
Substantive post holder:
The successful substantive candidate will be required to remain in their new post for three years minimum, unless promoted.
The 8.9% flexible allowance will be pensionable.
Temporary post holder:
Any temporary position will attract the 8.9% flexible allowance but will not be pensionable.
Should a temporary position become available substantively within 12 months from successful date then this can be made substantive.
Recruitment Schedule:
Closing Date: 23:59hrs 29th July 2026
Shortlisting: 30th & 31st July 2026
Interview Dates: w/c 3rd August 2026
Start Date: To be decided upon appointment.
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.
Job Objectives
Will be able to deliver the services range of training materials to the highest standards have a thorough understanding of the department plan and how to efficiently deliver the success measures within it.
Must act as a role model and display positive, professional, and honest behaviours.
Be prepared to attend instructional course as the department requires these may include but are not limited to Bai, FBTi, RTCi, MOD3 Water Rescue instructor and Safe Working At Height instructor subject to the needs of the department.
Skills Requirement