General Instructor - Live Fire Lead

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

LIVE FIRE INSTRUCTOR – We are seeking an instructor to lead in Live Fire and support the department depending on requirements which could include Operational Training, such as Recruit Training, Technical Rescue, IECR, Apprenticeship and Development.

External Candidates – Are required to be currently working in another Fire Service with a competent rank of Competent Crew or Watch Commander, have an Instructing Qualification (PTLLS or Level 3 award in Education and Training), Assessors Qualification (CAVA or A1 full assessors award) and a minimum of one of the following - Breathing Apparatus instructor, Compartment Fire Behaviour Instructor or tactical Ventilation Instructor Qualification.

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.

Internal Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Staff – Interest is accepted for Competent Operational personnel having a minimum of one of the following - Breathing Apparatus instructor, Compartment Fire Behaviour Instructor or tactical Ventilation Instructor Qualification.

Any candidate who does not hold an Instructing Qualification (PTLLS or Level 3 award in Education and Training) and/or Assessors Qualification (CAVA or A1 full assessors award) qualification, will be supported and developed to obtain these.

This role is permanent position or there is an opportunity for a 12-month secondment.

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 be responsible for the research, development, and delivery of all learning materials for your subject area, including maintaining the standards of other instructors.

As 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 you have successfully achieved an appropriate Instructor, Assessing (CAVA / A1) and Teaching Qualification (PTLLS or Level 3 award in Education and Training). 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.

Annual Leave - 29 days with long service (5 years) and 8 Public Holidays.

Salary – Developing Watch Commander – £45,711 per annum, or Watch Commander B – £50,034 per annum, plus a 10% flexibility enhancement based on a 42-hour working week, Surrey Allowance of £1,755 per annum and Continuous Professional Development (if applicable) of £949 per annum.

Core Code of Ethics

At Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, we believe it is essential to embed our commitment to the Core Code of Ethics and particularly equality, diversity and inclusion, into every aspect of our work. This is a dual responsibility applying both to our outward facing, community-focussed activities, and to our internal responsibilities to people and volunteers.

Our vision is that everyone representing Surrey Fire and Rescue Service will be community role model.

These include:

• Putting our communities first
• Integrity
• Dignity and respect
• Leadership
• Equality,diversityand inclusion

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.

This job advert will close on the 18th August 2026 at 23:59.

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

Interviews will commence from the 20th August 2026.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact

• Live Fire-Station Commander Kim West on [phone removed] or by email [email removed]