Trainer, Health Educator

As one of our trainers, you will be valued for your expertise and given opportunities to advance your professional skills. You will become an integral part of our mission to save lives by delivering high‑quality first aid and mental health first aid training, empowering people with the confidence to make a real difference in their communities and providing every learner with a positive, beneficial experience.

At St John Ambulance, we take pride in being a great place to work, offering a supportive and rewarding environment that encourages career growth and development. We understand the importance of work‑life balance and recognition for the important work you do, which is why you will receive:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) – increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Cycle to work scheme and Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – including Blue Light and NHS Discounts, mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

We have high expectations of our trainers, but in return for your dedication and commitment you will become an integral part of our mission to save lives. You won’t just be teaching skills—you’ll be empowering people with the confidence to make a real difference in their communities, and to give every learner a positive and beneficial experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team of over 1,550 employees and 33,000 volunteers, all working towards a common goal: saving lives through essential first aid services, training, and campaigning to put lifesaving skills at the heart of every community. As a charity with a long and illustrious history, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, and more resilient future.

We empower people with the clinical skills and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies, providing lifesaving support across the UK.

• Career Development & Progression: We invest in our trainers, offering a recognised Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) and, for the right candidate, progression opportunities and continuous professional development (CPD).
• Exceptional Onboarding
  
  Experience:
  
  From day one you will undergo a comprehensive onboarding, training, and induction process, including full First Aid and Mental Health First Aid training, ensuring you have the confidence and skills to lead your classes effectively from the start.
• Opportunity to Teach a Variety of Courses: You will have the chance to deliver training in other key areas, including mental health first aid, community response programmes, and other essential lifesaving skills.
• Support for Continuous Learning: We provide access to a wide range of opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, allowing you to grow within the organisation and broaden your expertise.

While we would prefer candidates with previous experience in training, teaching, or instruction, full training will be provided for the right candidate. You should be enthusiastic, approachable, and possess excellent communication and presentation skills, be comfortable in front of an audience and motivated to deliver high‑quality training to a wide range of learners. Demonstrated creativity, adaptability and a willingness to continually improve are essential.

Hybrid work is not available for trainers; the role is largely in‑person. While some courses may be delivered online, trainers are generally expected to be on‑site for the majority of their work. You must have strong organisational and time‑management skills and be reliably punctual at all times.

Please see the job description on our website or click apply. Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at  If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: . For all other candidates or volunteers wishing to apply, please apply below.

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