Community First is a registered charity based in Devizes. As a member of Action with Communities

in Rural England, we support communities across Wiltshire and Swindon. Our Patron is Her Majesty

The Queen.

Community First works tirelessly to help people overcome challenges in their lives and we are

passionate about brighter futures for the diverse range of people who live in the communities we

serve.

MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) is a nationally recognised standard for the training and

assessment of minibus drivers. The scheme is managed and promoted by the Community Transport

Association (CTA). Community First is an approved MiDAS training provider, and our qualified

instructors have trained hundreds of drivers to transport passengers safely.

Job Title: MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) Training Coordinator (Driver assessor)

Hours: Flexible, in response to demand for training, including some evening/weekend working.

Actual hours will vary each month according to training delivered.

Salary: £14.50 gross per hour. The Training Coordinator will be paid monthly, in arrears,

according to the number of hours worked.

Location: Home-based, with hot-desk at Community First as required. Will be expected to travel

to venues across Wiltshire / Swindon and surrounding areas to deliver MiDAS training (mileage

expenses paid).

Line Managed by: Deputy CEO | Head of Community & Partnership Development

We are looking for a MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) Training Coordinator (Driver

assessor) to join our team. The role will be to identify, arrange and deliver minibus driver training in

accordance with the National MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme), and other relevant

training for volunteers and staff of community transport providers and other voluntary / education

and community organisations in Wiltshire / Swindon and surrounding areas.

If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact Harry Tipple, Deputy CEO |

Head of Community and Partnership development on: htipple@communityfirst.org.uk or

07802688038.

To download a Recruitment Pack with includes the job description, person specification and an

application form for this post, please visit https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/vacancies 

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs for this position.

To apply for the role, please complete the application form and return to Nicky Theobald by email:

ntheobald@communityfirst.org.uk or by post: Community First, Unit C2 Beacon Business Centre,

Hopton Park, Devizes, SN10 2EY

Closing date: 17th October 2025

Interview dates: 23rd October 2025

Community First is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 288117.

Please contact us if you would like a hard copy application form, or if you require any assistance in

applying for this post.