Job title:
Fire Craft Lead InstructorJob Description:
The Fire Service College: Where excellence meets resilience at the ultimate training ground for firefighting professionals.
The Firecraft Lead Instructor provides specialist leadership, guidance, and high quality instructional delivery on a range of Firecraft courses. This role does not include line management, but instead focuses on leading by example, setting professional and behavioural standards, and developing less experienced instructors through mentoring, coaching, modelling best practice, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Lead by example in instructional delivery while supporting and guiding other instructors.
Provide mentorship, reassurance, and subject‑matter leadership during routine and high‑risk training.
Deliver high‑quality training that meets curriculum, safety, and compliance standards.
Contribute to quality assurance through peer observations, standardisation, and accurate record‑keeping.
Identify gaps in delivery and escalate improvement needs to the Team Leader.
Support the design, review, and enhancement of learning materials and training programmes.
Recommend and embed new approaches, technology, and innovations to improve learner experience.
Assist with operational coordination, scheduling, and ensuring resources are available and correctly allocated.
Promote safety, compliance, safeguarding, and learner welfare across all training environments.
Engage in continuous professional development, challenge outdated practices, and contribute to an inclusive, high‑performing team culture.
About you
Significant experience delivering firefighting or emergency services training within a structured, uniformed environment.
Experience leading or coordinating operational incidents, with sound working knowledge of the Fire Service Incident Command System.
Holds a recognised teaching qualification (AET Level 3 minimum) and assessor qualification(s).
Highly effective communicator with strong coaching and mentoring capability.
Demonstrable commitment to high‑quality learner experiences, safety, and professional standards.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to operate confidently in dynamic, high‑tempo training environments.
About Fire Service College:
At Capita - Fire Service College we’re training the next generation of firefighters to respond to any emergency and create a safer world. The College is one of the world’s leading organisations for fire prevention, protection and response. We provide dedicated, accredited training for emergency service professionals, as well as commercial and public sector clients around the globe. We have one of the largest operational fire and rescue training facilities in the world, with a unique training environment, sports centre and expert instructors. Visitors and learners can train and exercise in a realistic and challenging environment, with a learning experience that is second to none.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive basic salary
23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
Unlock Your Potential with Capita
At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering endless opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.
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What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Equal Opportunities
At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss.
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How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process
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Location:
Moreton In Marsh,
United KingdomTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Permanent