University Health & Safety (First Aid) Trainer
CompanyThe University of Edinburgh
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/15/2026
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Description
Job Description
UE06: £34,610.00 - £39,906.00 Per Annum.
Corporate Services Group / Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department.
Full time - 35 Hours per week.
Open-ended Contract – Permanent.
Line Manager: Senior Health & Safety Adviser
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the University of Edinburgh’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department as our Health & Safety (First Aid) Trainer. We are looking for a dynamic individual who has extensive experience providing first aid training, as well as some experience of other health and safety courses. The University has a cohort of c700 First Aiders, Emergency First Aiders and AED/Appointed Persons, with this post holder managing the training schedule (with support from administrative staff), as well as developing other health and safety course materials. Some travel between campuses will be required, therefore a driver’s licence is required, although a vehicle will be provided if required.
The post is full-time (35 hours per week) and open ended.
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For further information about the position or to have an informal conversation about the position please contact Fiona Calvin (Senior Health & Safety Adviser): Fiona.Calvin@ed.ac.uk
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
UE06: £34,610.00 - £39,906.00 Per Annum.
Corporate Services Group / Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department.
Full time - 35 Hours per week.
Open-ended Contract – Permanent.
Line Manager: Senior Health & Safety Adviser
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the University of Edinburgh’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department as our Health & Safety (First Aid) Trainer. We are looking for a dynamic individual who has extensive experience providing first aid training, as well as some experience of other health and safety courses. The University has a cohort of c700 First Aiders, Emergency First Aiders and AED/Appointed Persons, with this post holder managing the training schedule (with support from administrative staff), as well as developing other health and safety course materials. Some travel between campuses will be required, therefore a driver’s licence is required, although a vehicle will be provided if required.
The post is full-time (35 hours per week) and open ended.
View The Full Job Description
For further information about the position or to have an informal conversation about the position please contact Fiona Calvin (Senior Health & Safety Adviser): Fiona.Calvin@ed.ac.uk
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- Competent in delivering health and safety and first aid training courses as evidenced by one of the following:
- a current, valid FAW certificate; or
- being registered and licensed as a doctor with the General Medical Council; or
- current registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council; or
- current registration as a paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council
- full UK driving licence
- Manual Handling Trainer or equivalent
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages .
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 29 May 2026.
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About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
The Information Security Division provides strategic ownership and leadership of the information security posture for the University. The Division helps College and Support Group staff identify and mitigate internal and external threats to IT facilities and business critical information and is responsible for providing advice on strategic current and emerging information security threats. We provide risk based advice to key strategic change activity being undertaken across the University to ensure that required controls are identified, costed and resourced to ensure that the information security risk profile of the University is not adversely impacted.
We own, manage and develop the University’s information security governance framework, including the policies, procedures and control measures needed to ensure that the University’s risk appetite is maintained. Management reporting is driven through the University information governance structure, with the Division being responsible for pan-University information security working groups and oversight of related information security activity.
We work in conjunction with internal departments and external stakeholders to increase user awareness and understanding of the information security threat landscape and help identify appropriate countermeasures. We undertake ongoing reviews of available training and awareness methods to provide effective, engaging and timely learning options.
About The Team
The Information Security Division provides strategic ownership and leadership of the information security posture for the University. The Division helps College and Support Group staff identify and mitigate internal and external threats to IT facilities and business critical information and is responsible for providing advice on strategic current and emerging information security threats. We provide risk based advice to key strategic change activity being undertaken across the University to ensure that required controls are identified, costed and resourced to ensure that the information security risk profile of the University is not adversely impacted.
We own, manage and develop the University’s information security governance framework, including the policies, procedures and control measures needed to ensure that the University’s risk appetite is maintained. Management reporting is driven through the University information governance structure, with the Division being responsible for pan-University information security working groups and oversight of related information security activity.
We work in conjunction with internal departments and external stakeholders to increase user awareness and understanding of the information security threat landscape and help identify appropriate countermeasures. We undertake ongoing reviews of available training and awareness methods to provide effective, engaging and timely learning options.