Overview
Job Title: Fire Assessment Manager | Reference: AM/2026/FR | Location: Home Based | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: 35 hours per week | Salary: To £45000
The Opportunity
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly respected, not-for-profit national fire safety organisation. Our client works to identify fire dangers and help reduce fire-related risks across the built environment. With a supportive, collaborative culture and a clear sense of purpose, they are looking for an experienced Assessment Manager to join their Training team on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated assessment professional to lead high-quality assessment and internal quality assurance activities, ensuring full compliance with internal policies and external awarding organisation standards.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Training, you will:
* Lead and line manage the Assessor and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) team.
* Oversee the IQA strategy across qualification pathways and monitor assessment practices to ensure consistent, fair, and reliable decisions.
* Act as Lead IQA - observing assessor practice, delivering constructive feedback, and driving continuous improvement.
* Plan and coordinate assessment and IQA activities, including sampling, auditing, and monitoring assessment decisions.
* Lead standardisation activities to ensure consistent interpretation of qualification standards across assessors, IQAs, and trainers.
* Monitor team performance against KPIs, providing mentoring and coaching.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and awarding organisations to develop high-quality assessment materials and support External Quality Assurance (EQA) activity.
* Represent the client with customers, stakeholders, and at external meetings, maintaining professional knowledge through ongoing CPD.
Key Competencies
* Strong leadership and coaching skills - able to motivate, mentor, and inspire others.
* Excellent written and verbal communication - builds rapport and strong professional relationships.
* Highly organised with strong time management - able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality and consistency.
* Able to give and receive constructive feedback and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
* Proactive, adaptable, and positive in a changing environment.
* Passionate about education, sharing knowledge, and supporting learning and development.
Essential Education & Experience
* Level 3 qualification in Teaching and Learning
* Level 3 qualification in Assessing
* Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance (or equivalent)
* Minimum 10 years' experience in Fire Safety
* Experience in creating high performing teams
* Ability to build relationships with key external stakeholders
* Prior training or educational experience
* Experience overseeing the successful lifecycle of learner progress
* Experience operating within a framework of requirements
* Relevant IT skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desirable
* 3rd party accreditation (or willingness to work towards)
* Experience developing qualifications with Awarding Organisations
* Lead IQA qualification
Our Client's Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and fair workplace. Their EDI efforts are underpinned by the principles of trust, respect, and equal opportunities for all
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