WMFS Training (BEST) - Instructor
Publish date: Monday 6 July 2026
Closing date: Wednesday 15 July 2026, 23:59
Salary: £35,412-£37,280 pro-rata
Hours: 19 hours per week, 10 working days a month
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of some three million.
‘Our Strategy’ drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities and work to make them safer, stronger and healthier.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join WMFS Training (BEST team) for a motivated, committed and creative individual who possesses the ability to deliver technical instruction practically, both in the classroom and virtually to internal and external customers. You will have the skills to research fire and safety legislation and creatively develop material we can use to make our business community safer.
Applicants will need to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the organisational strategy to support, drive and positively promote all organisational objectives. You will need the qualities that enable you to work from your own initiative and as part of a team. You will need the confidence to present to external customers from a wide range of sectors, including Formula 1, Marks and Spencer, and Historic England, not forgetting independent safety professionals.
You will promote a positive and inclusive team culture, enabling others to maximise their full potential to be as efficient and effective as possible by creating the right environment in the workplace.
We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:
We also offer access to an in-house occupational health facility - including occupational health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.
We offer enhanced family leave benefits, including 52 weeks’ fully paid maternity and adoption leave.
In addition, employees have access to:
We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.
Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
