Full job descriptionFirst Aider & Training CoordinatorLoughborough | Temporary 3–6 Months | Full Time | £13.00–£15.00 per hour
Macildowie are currently working with a well-established education provider based in Loughborough to recruit a First Aider & First Aid Training Coordinator on a temporary basis for an initial 3–6 months.
This is a full-time, on-site position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with an ASAP start.
The role will sit within the Health & Safety team and will be responsible for providing first aid support across the organisation, overseeing the on-call first aid team and coordinating first aid training for both staff and students.
The RoleKey responsibilities will include:
*Acting as the primary first aider and responding to requests for first aid assistance
*Administering first aid to students, staff and visitors when required
*Overseeing and supporting the on-call first aid team
*Coordinating first aid cover across the organisation
*Coordinating first aid training for staff and students
*Supporting with the delivery of first aid training sessions where appropriate
*Maintaining accurate first aid and training records
*Monitoring first aid qualifications and arranging refresher training when required
*Liaising with internal teams and external training providers
*Ensuring first aid equipment and supplies are appropriately maintained
*Supporting the wider Health & Safety team
*Helping to promote and maintain a positive culture of health, safety and wellbeing across the organisation
About YouTo be considered for this role, you will ideally have:
*A recognised and current First Aid at Work qualification
*Previous experience working as a key or designated first aider
*A strong practical knowledge of administering first aid
*Confidence responding calmly and professionally to first aid incidents
*Strong organisation and coordination skills
*Good IT skills
*Excellent communication skills
*GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
*Previous experience coordinating or delivering training would be advantageous
Experience working within education, health & safety, training, HR or a similar people-focused environment would be beneficial.
Due to the nature of the environment, the successful candidate will also need to be comfortable working with young people and supporting safeguarding requirements.