fire risk assessor jobs

Introduction
As the UK's national fire safety organisation, we work to identify the dangers of fire and help our clients reduce any fire-related risks. With the support of our fantastic team of people, our not-for-profit organisation continues to go from strength to strength, so there is no better time for you to begin a promising career with the Fire Protection Association.

Our people are the heart of our business and are core to our success as a company. We foster a highly collaborative and dynamic culture where everyone has a voice, aligned with our vision – to make the built environment a safer place to live and work. Our team are continuously making a difference in the industry, achieving a sense of fulfilment in the work they do. We offer employees a sense of purpose and a real contribution effect from the work that we do together.

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our Training Department as a Fire Safety Trainer and Assessor. In this role, you will deliver engaging and high-quality fire safety training across the UK. You’ll support learners through their qualification journey, contribute to course development, and ensure assessments are carried out to the highest standards.

Work Location/Hours
This role is Home Based with regular travel to venues across the UK, including overnight stays
Monday – Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging fire safety training sessions nationwide
• Support learners with assessments and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Contribute to course design and updates for qualifications and CPD
• Maintain accurate learner records and uphold quality assurance standards
• Liaise with clients to tailor training to their needs
• Stay current with fire safety regulations and best practices
• Participate in CPD and share knowledge across the team

Key Competencies/behaviours

• Confident communication skills and ability to adapt to different audiences
• A passion for education and learner development
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and respond positively to change
• Interest in fire safety sector developments and not-for-profit initiatives

Key Education and experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Fire Safety
• Experience of providing teaching or instruction
• Experience and knowledge of some or all the current suite of fire safety courses
• Experienced in presenting information using relevant IT skills – eg: Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Desirable

• Level 3 Assessor qualification
• Level 3 or above in Education and Training or experience of relevant CPD/Qualification delivery
• Qualification or experience of Passive fire protections
• Qualification or experience of fire door inspection
• Qualification or experience of portable fire extinguisher maintenance
• Level 4 IQA Qualification

Your knowledge matters. By becoming a trainer with the FPA, you are shaping the current and future generation of practitioners. We encourage applications from those who would like to join a committed team in delivering high-quality training and education to improve industry standards.

At the FPA we are committed to fostering an inclusive and fair workplace. Our EDI efforts are underpinned by the principles of trust, respect, and equal opportunities for all. You can read more about our commitment to EDI here: Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion | Fire Protection Association (thefpa.co.uk)

The salary for this role is as stated in the job advert and is non-negotiable. All roles at the FPA are carefully externally benchmarked and aligned with our internal pay framework which reflects standards appropriate for organisations of a similar size and turnover. This ensures fairness and consistency across all positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote