Fire Safety Assessor

National Skills Agency; Oxford; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization is seeking an Assessor/Marker to evaluate fire safety qualifications. This remote role requires practical fire safety experience and relevant qualifications. You will assess evidence and provide constructive feedback while upholding safeguarding policies. Ideal candidates have a proactive work ethic and excellent communication skills. Full-time or part-time arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years practical experience in fire safety sector is required.
• Fire safety qualification or being a candidate for Level 4 Diploma.
• An assessing qualification or working towards CAVA is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess course work and workplace activities to set standards.
• Provide constructive feedback to individuals.
• Collaborate with management and assessment centre staff.

Skills

Practical experience in fire safety sector

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Competent in use of Microsoft Office products

Team orientated and flexible approach

Education

Level 4 Diploma in fire safety or equivalent qualification

Membership of relevant professional body

Job description

This is a remote role. You can be based anywhere in the country.

Job Title: Assessor/Marker (Multiple roles available)

Summary: Assess/mark evidence from courses and workplace activities to appropriate standards.

Place of work: Home address, requirement to periodically attend head office.

Arrangements: Full time employee; part-time options will be considered.

Hours and arrangements to be agreed.

Introduction: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident, enthusiastic and committed individuals with a keen eye for detail. You will be part of our client s expert team, providing fire safety courses and qualifications.

We are seeking a full time/Part time assessor/marker to support the Assessment centre team in the development and delivery of our assessment activities.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Assess course work, workplace activities and RPL evidence to appropriate standards.
2. Provide constructive feedback to individuals.
3. Complete records accurately and in line with organisational policy/procedures.
4. Operate in accordance with policies and procedures of Assessment Centre and Awarding Bodies.
5. Collaborate with management team, internal verifiers, external verifiers, assessment centre staff, tutors and other assessors.
6. Attend and contribute at development and standardisation meetings/activities.
7. Develop and maintain competence commensurate with level of qualifications being marked/assessed. Maintain and provide an up-to-date CPD record upon request.
8. Uphold and promote safeguarding policies and procedures.
9. Participate in the development, advancement and promotion of the company.
10. In addition to above, any other reasonable activity necessary to ensure smooth-running of Company.

Quals and experience:

Our client are a leading provider of Level 2, 3, 4 and 5 fire safety courses and qualifications. Their core customers are drawn from the Fire Service, Building Control, fire risk assessors and the sprinkler sector:

You must have:

• Practical experience in fire safety sector (Minimum 3-5 years).
• Competence, and experience relevant to assessing areas e.g. DCLG FRA guides, ADB, BS 9999 etc.
• Fire safety qualification or working towards e.g. Level 4 Diploma in fire safety or equivalent fire safety/fire risk assessment qualification.
• For level 5 marking a minimum of level 5 diploma in Fire Engineering Design; ideally a Fire Engineering degree.
• An assessing qualification or working towards - CAVA . (qualification development may be offered for the right candidate)
• Membership of relevant professional body (preferable) e.g. IFE, IFSM etc.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Team orientated and flexible approach
• Professional attitude
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office products
• Proactive work ethic.
• Able to work independently with confidence.
• Evidence and awareness of learning styles, reasonable adjustments and additional need support.
• Understand responsibilities to Safeguarding and creating a safe working environment for all.
• Clean DBS checks (up to enhanced) may be required for the role.