Location: Glasgow
Employment: Full-time
About the Role
This position is ideal for an instructor who enjoys delivering hands‑on, safety‑critical training and working with a variety of delegates. The role combines training delivery, assessment, course development and maintaining high operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver accredited, endorsed and bespoke training courses to industry standards including OPITO, RTITB, HSE, ECITB, NPORS, MCA and RYA.
Coach and assess delegates to ensure learning objectives are met and any gaps are addressed.
Follow lesson plans and deliver training in line with scheduled timetables.
Prepare all training materials and ensure classrooms are fully set up and fit for purpose.
Manage enrolment-to-certification administration processes accurately.
Identify opportunities to enhance course content and support updates where required.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation and industry standards.
Participate in personal development and meet requirements set out in the competence matrix. Essential Experience & Qualifications
Teaching experience with a recognised teaching qualification.
Assessor qualification.
Experience delivering survival-based courses (OPITO / GWO). Desirable Skills & Background
Experience teaching Working at Height.
Ability to deliver First Aid courses (basic & advanced) – ideally qualified to FREC Level 4 or equivalent.
Minimum 6 months sea time (Ex‑Third Officer or similar maritime background preferred).
Fast Rescue Craft experience / RYA Powerboat experience.
Diving experience – minimum Divemaster or equivalent. Key Competencies
Strong customer service focus.
Clear and confident communicator.
Effective team player who contributes to a positive working environment.
Strong planning, organisational and administrative capabilities.
High standard of professionalism and ethical behaviour.
Commitment to safety, security and continuous improvement