14228 - University Health & Safety (First Aid) Trainer
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,610.00 to £39,906.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 14228 |
Summary
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.
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
Train the Trainer IOSH or equivalent training qualifications
experience in developing and delivering first aid training courses
experience of working in a complex work environment or higher education environment.
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.
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
Train the Trainer IOSH or equivalent training qualifications
experience in developing and delivering first aid training courses
experience of working in a complex work environment or higher education environment.