Expression of Interest: General Instructor - Incident Command Lead

Reigate, England, United Kingdom

4/2/2025

General Instructor – Incident Command Lead

Job Advert

An opportunity has arisen to join Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), as an operational General Instructor in the Learning and Development department at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate, Surrey, leading on Incident Command.

External Applications are invited from competent Crew Commanders (CC), and Watch Commanders (WC), who have Instructing (PTLLS or Level 3 Award in Education and Training), Assessor (CAVA or A1 full assessors award) qualifications and experience in the Fire Service.

Internal Surrey Fire and Rescue Service staff interest is accepted for competent Crew Commanders (CC), and Watch Commanders (WC), who do not hold an Instructing (PTLLS or Level 3 award in Education and Training) and/or Assessors (CAVA or A1 full assessors award) qualification, who will be supported and developed to obtain these.

We are seeking an instructor to lead on Incident Command. The role will also support our other subjects in the delivery of Operational Training, such as Recruit Training, Live Fire, Specialist Rescue, IECR, Apprenticeship and Development.

You will be required to maintain operational competencies by carrying out a duty shift per month at one of our Stations at your substantive rank.

Job Introduction

You will become a multi-skilled Instructor, covering a plethora of subjects and will lead on Incident Command or Potential Crew Commanders. You will be responsible for the research, development, and delivery of all learning materials for your subject area, including maintaining the standards of other instructors.

This role is of an operational nature, working in line with nationally agreed conditions, where flexibility is required for some evening and weekend working.

The role will be paid at WCB rate if already a competent WC or have successfully achieved an Instructor, Assessing and Teaching Qualification. Prior to this, the role will be paid at WC Development rate.

This role attracts an additional 10% enhancement due to the flexible nature of the role.

You will be expected to maintain competence in operational duties associated with your substantive role by riding across any of SFRS's Fire Stations at least once per month.

Other Information

This role is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory medical, fitness assessment, references and competency review.

Additional Information

You will be working as a member of our Learning and Development Team.

You will be based at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate and will deliver training both from the centre and across any of SFRS Fire Stations.

Interested?

The selection process will be as follows:

• Complete and return application form
• Presentation – A 10-minute presentation which details how you plan to lead and improve the incident command training provision in Surrey Fire & Rescue Service.
• Interview based on your experience and knowledge of training and developing staff in a Fire Service environment.
  
  
  

This job advert will close at 23:59 on the 23rd of April 2025.

Please ensure that all relevant qualifications are added to your application.

Interviews and presentations will be carried out on the 1st of May.

For An Informal Discussion About This Role Please Contact

• Station Commander Rob Watts on 07929728991 or by email [email protected]
• Group Commander Lee Brathwaite 07968 834547 or by email [email protected]