Job Advert
Trainer
About The Big Life Group
The Big Life Group's mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work – The Big Life Way.
We always stand shoulder-to shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities.
Our values
* Courage: We stand up for ourselves, and the people and communities we work alongside, even when that makes us unpopular, or challenges accepted wisdom.
* Creativity: We find innovative solutions that work, never accepting the easy option or the status quo.
* Honesty: We act with integrity, speaking the truth to ourselves and others.
* Inspiration: We are inspired by the people and communities we work with and share what we learn from them to inspire others.
* Thoughtful: We act with care and compassion and work to understand people's experiences. We take time to listen, reflect and continually learn.
* Valuing difference: We recognise and celebrate the unique qualities, gifts, insights and perspectives that different people offer.
Working at Big Life
At Big Life, work is more than a job – it's about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with people and communities, making a difference every day. We fight for equity in health, in wealth and in life, and that commitment starts with how our staff.
Be yourself
We want you to feel safe, respected and able to bring your whole self to work. Difference is celebrated here, and our staff networks - from menopause to neurodiversity, LGBTQI+ and more - create space to connect and support each other.
Benefits that matter
We offer more than a payslip - you'll find wellbeing support through LifeWorks, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, 25-30 days' annual leave plus your birthday off, flexible working, and regular learning opportunities. Everyday perks include Blue Light Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle-to-work, free eye tests and more - little extras to make life easier inside and outside of work.
Recognised as outstanding
We're proud to be ranked by Best Companies as one of the UK's outstanding places to work, with a two-star accreditation in 2024.
A culture of trust and flexibility
Our people describe our culture as relaxed and supportive. You'll be trusted to plan your own day, take breaks when you need, and work in a way that fits with your life as well as your role.
If you're looking for more than a job - if you want to be part of a team that's bold, creative and relentlessly committed to equity – then Big Life could be the place for you.
The basics
Salary
£33,699 (NJC point 22)
Hours
35 hours per week on a permanent contract
Annual leave
25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years
Base
Stretford Road, Manchester, with the option to work from home when not delivering training. You'll deliver training across Greater Manchester and other Big Life locations across the North.
Line manager
Learning and Quality Improvement Manager
What you'll be doing
As our Trainer, you will create and deliver a variety of workforce development, health and wellbeing, and anti-discrimination training programmes to Big Life's staff, volunteers and partners, supporting us to deliver world-class services. You will also deliver to external stakeholders who buy training from the group.
These programmes will be designed in collaboration with people with personal experience, aiming to empower communities and support organisations to deliver person-centred and trauma-informed care that supports people to better understand and work well with diverse communities.
You'll design and deliver training for online and in-person sessions. Strong at planning and organisation, you will schedule training delivery, book venues and build great relationships with our partners.
For the full recruitment pack, including the job description go to: Vacancies Archive - The Big Life group
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5pm. Unfortunately, applications received after this time cannot be considered and CVs cannot be accepted.
Interviews will be scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2025.