About the Role
The Senior FRS Lead Instructor is responsible for leading and delivering courses at the company’s IFTC ME Training Centre. This role involves oversight of trainers, quality assurance, and health and safety management to ensure that internationally accredited training is consistently provided across various locations. The position plays a vital role in supporting the growth and development of the Fire Rescue service training portfolio, as well as managing relationships with key stakeholders in the field.
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Key Accountabilities
- Ownership and management of ensuring internationally accredited training is provided across various locations.
- Managing training and competency levels of all fire rescue staff across various contracts.
- Responsibility for obtaining and maintaining training licenses in accordance with international Fire Training standards.
- Managing the relationship with the international Fire Training Centre (IFTC) on behalf of the company ME.
- Ensuring compliance with current regulations and authority directives.
- Supporting the development and management of the complete Fire Rescue service training portfolio and platform.
- Developing commercial training opportunities for SMEs to sell to clients, which involves financial, commercial, bidding, and direct client interaction.
- Overseeing and managing Associate Instructors and Instructors in delivering Fire Rescue Service (FRS) training.
- Delivering FRS training programmes in accordance with Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and regulatory standards.
- Managing site visits for training capability assessments and conducting risk assessments.
- Leading the delivery of aviation training programmes as required.
- Conducting incident command training for Executive and Senior level client management.
- Assessing student performance against recognized standards according to QMS procedures.
- Developing course content aligned with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Performing all allocated tasks per QMS procedures.
- Committing to personal development to broaden course delivery range.
- Providing students and sponsors with follow-up reports and action plans in the agreed format.
- Maintaining training equipment according to recognized procedures.
- Applying innovation and creativity to enhance the learning experience for students.
- Representing the company Middle East IFTC at industry conferences, meetings, and marketing events as required by the line manager.
- Providing feedback to line managers and clients on student performance, staff performance, and health and safety matters.
- Participating in staff appraisals to promote self-development to meet future business needs.
- Reporting shortfalls and non-conformities to line manager or clients promptly and in the recognized format.
- Maintaining health and fitness levels to undertake the role in accordance with recognized guidelines and obtaining a Class I Aviation Medical Certificate.
Specific Requirements
- GCAA approval to deliver the accredited training.
- Minimum of 15 years of Fire and Rescue service experience, including at least 2 years as Chief Fire Officer/Head of Fire Service/Post Holder Rank (Cat 8-10 Airport).
- Technical understanding of fire and rescue techniques, including NOGBA and Fire Service Manual Volume 4.
- FRS Qualifications: Minimum ICS Level 2 Incident Command Qualification recognized by IFTC ME.
- Training qualifications/certifications:
- Teaching and Assessing Level 3 (TQUK)
- Internal QA (Level 4)
- BAI
- CFBTI
- HGV Driving License
- First Aid Qualification
- Minimum of 5 years of instructor experience at a recognized Fire and Rescue training center.
- Proficiency in IT, specifically MS Office (Word and PowerPoint).
- Fluent in English speaking and writing.
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