Crew Commander Training Delivery Instructor Sept26 -

Crew Commander Training Delivery Instructor Sept26 -

Salary: Salary in line with service and national terms and conditionsBasis: Full timePackage: Contractual Hours: 42Region: Job Category: Operations

Job Description:

Anticipated vacancies - Training Delivery Instructors (Crew Manager)

There are anticipated substantive vacancies at Service Training and Development Centre over the next 12-18 months at Crew Manager Level.

Focused on high quality training support for operational response, the Instructor team is responsible for the delivery of the Services safety critical training and assessment programme.

Expressions of interest are invited now from those seeking to join a high performing team to deliver training to all operational staff across the service that meet the following criteria:

• Firefighters (competent) on the Wholetime Duty System;
• Crew Managers (development and competent) on the Whole time Duty System

Expressions of interest will be welcomed from those wishing to transfer at their existing role, but anyone looking to join the role above on promotion will need to complete the next Crew Commander promotion gateway process and enter the Crew Commander talent pool to be eligible for substantive appointment in post. Therefore, it is recommended that interested candidates begin preparing for the promotion gateway process at time of expressing interest in joining the Training and Development Centre.

The safety critical training and assessment programme covers a wide range of activities and interested personnel are encouraged to contact members of T&DC to discuss this opportunity to gain a full understanding of the work of the Instructor team.

Crew Manager posts are conditioned to the 9 day fortnight instructor rota and other than for reasons of promotion, applicants must be willing to serve within the post for a minimum period of three years. The post attracts an Additional Responsibility Allowance. The Training Delivery Instructor (CM) job description is available on Sharepoint.

Due to operational demand at the current time, priority will be given to those who hold current and valid BA Instructor qualifications. Candidates successful at shortlist will be invited to a short selection process, which will include a presentation and interview.

Expressions of interest should be submitted via the Internal Vacancies section on ITRENT which can be accessed via ESS. Applicants should outline within the personal statement how they meet the following core areas:

1. Demonstration of passion and commitment to training
2. Demonstration of ability to support and develop staff
3. Understanding of different learning and teaching styles
4. Examples of demonstrated leadership skills

Candidates who have a live disciplinary sanction for either Attendance or Conduct at the time of application closing date will not normally be eligible to engage in the selection process. Candidates pending the outcome of a disciplinary matter will not normally be eligible for appointment until the outcome is known. (Exceptions may be made in instances where extenuating circumstances apply).

For further information please contact: StnC Matt Blanchard.

Interviews anticipated to take place 19 October 2026

Closing date: 23.59 on 29 September 2026

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This is a public-facing role and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are spent under the provision of the Act.

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Services recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safer recruitment, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

At Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, were not all the same. And thats our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what weve experienced, and how we think. Because to provide a service that serves everyone, we believe in including everyone.