Job Description

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 have an opportunity to join our team as a Fire Risk Assessment Trainer. In this role you will ensure the delivery of Fire Risk Assessment qualifications and CPD courses are carried out accurately, consistently and are compliant with current legislation and educational standards. Your expertise will support the achievement of learners through qualification pathways with fair and effective assessment and in adherence to IQA practices.

Work Location/Hours

Home Based with regular travel to venues across the UK, including overnight stays
Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities

Deliver training assignments nationally with due care, skill and diligence in accordance with curriculum outcomes and best teaching practice Contribute to the creation and updating of course design and materials for qualifications and CPD courses within own area of expertise Provide comprehensive support to learners in their preparation for assessments Provide assessment of learners submitted work within agreed timeframes, adhering to internal processes and policies Provide clear SMART feedback to learners Report on and maintain records of learner's progress daily, when assessing/conducting IQA, adhering to internal processes and IQA requirements Provide technical information in relation to the size and complexity of requests for bespoke assignments Liaise with the client directly to deliver SLAs and ensure the content delivered is as requested/appropriate Be responsible for maintaining own professional development and participate in CPD activities Maintain currency in industry developments Share knowledge and experience for the benefit of the organisation Contribute to the creation and adaption of course materials for qualifications and CPD courses

Key Competencies/behaviours

Self-awareness - understanding of own limits and areas for improvement Strong and confident communicator with the ability to adapt to a variety of audiences A passion for education and providing opportunities for learning Ability to provide constructive feedback Excellence in attention to detail Articulate and effective in developing rapport and building strong relationships Able to contribute to a team in a proactive and positive manner Able to adapt in a constructive manner to a changing environment Excellent time management and organisation skills Ability to understand the needs of individual clients in relation to fulfilling fire safety duties Ability to motivate and inspire others The ability to build relationships with key external stakeholders

Key Education and experience

Essential

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent), including English and Maths Qualification in Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent experience Experience in conducting Fire Risk Assessments Working at intermediate or advanced level as defined by current competency standards for fire risk assessors Experienced in presenting information using relevant IT skills - eg: Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Desirable

Proven experience of carrying out fire risk assessments and report writing for clients at Level 4 or above 3rd party accreditation for Fire Risk Assessment or willingness to work towards Level 3 Assessor qualification or equivalent Level 3 Award in Education and Training or experience of relevant CPD/Qualification delivery
At the FPA we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and fair workplace. Our EDI efforts are underpinned by the principles of trust, respect, and equal opportunity 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: 38,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site gym Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Banbury OX17 3NH