Post Title: National Resilience Instructor/Coordinator
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 6 (£32,061 – £34,434 pro rata) Actual part time equivalent £25,649 – £27,548
Hours: Part Time, 4 days per week (Flexi-Time)
Work Pattern: Mon – Fri
Location: Training & Development Centre (with agile working across SYFR training venues)
An opportunity has arisen for a National Resilience Instructor/Coordinator based at our Training & Development Centre.
The overall purpose of the role will be to provide National Resilience training and coordination to South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) 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.
For more information about the role contact Liz Bramley (07824528983) or SM Gavin Jones (07920296295).
To apply please download a copy the application form and the Job Description / Person Specification. Within your application please detail how your skills and experience meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification with examples.
A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is 12:00 hours on 22nd May 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 8th June 2026.
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. We offer 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. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Most of our 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. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.
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.
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we 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.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our 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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