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 seeking a number of dedicated professionals to join our growing fire safety training team: Fire Safety Trainers and Fire Risk Assessment Trainers. These roles are central to our mission of delivering high-quality fire safety education services across a range of sectors. Join a not-for-profit team where collaboration, purpose, and expertise come together to protect people and places.
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.
Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to be a part of the UK’s leading fire safety organisation: hr@thefpa.co.uk
Fire Safety Trainers
Location: home based with UK-wide travel required and overnight stays
Contract Type: Full-time
As a Fire Safety Trainer, you will deliver engaging and high-quality fire safety training across the UK. You will support learners through their qualification journey, contribute to course development, and ensure assessments are carried out to the highest standards.
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
• Minimum 2 years’ 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
Holder of, or willingness to work toward:
• 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
Fire Risk Assessment Trainers
These roles focus on delivering fire risk assessment qualifications and CPD courses. You will ensure training is compliant with current legislation and educational standards, support learners through fair and effective assessment, and uphold internal quality assurance practices. We are looking for fire risk assessors who are practicing at intermediate and advanced levels (aligning with BS8674).
• Deliver fire risk assessment training and CPD courses
• Ensure consistency and compliance with legislation and educational standards
• Support learners through qualification pathways and assessment
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to internal quality assurance
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure training meets expectations
• Stay current with fire risk assessment practices and sector developments
• 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
• Proven experience of carrying out fire risk assessments and report writing for clients
• Third-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
Company Benefits
• 24 days holiday plus an additional 3 to be taken during the Christmas shutdown
• Pension scheme with Aviva – company contribution up to 10%
• Voluntary Private Healthcare Scheme, family members can be added at your own cost, the FPA will cover excess for employees only
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling sessions
• Life Assurance scheme of 3x annual salary
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Voluntary Cycle to Work scheme
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)