Fire Safety Trainee

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Fire Safety team as a Trainee and help protect lives while gaining valuable skills. This unique opportunity provides hands-on experience and financial support for obtaining a nationally recognized qualification. A commitment to learning and integrity is essential as you contribute to community safety within the Borough.

Benefits

CFPA European Diploma in Fire Safety

Supportive training and mentorship

Real responsibility from the start

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Interest in building and fire safety.
• Confident in using IT and comfortable communicating.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with implementing fire risk assessment actions.
• Managing fire risks across housing stock.
• Conducting safety inspections and reviewing fire risk assessments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

IT Skills

Job description

Start your career in a field that protects lives - and learn from the very best.

As a Fire Safety Trainee, you'll get hands-on experience, expert training and a clear path into one of the most vital and in-demand careers in housing and building safety. You don't need a background in fire safety. Just bring your curiosity, commitment and a willingness to get stuck in - we'll support you to build the skills you need to thrive.

Working Style:

You'll be based in the Borough for three days a week, playing a key role in serving the local community. Whether you're working on the frontline or behind the scenes, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to residents' lives.

What you'll be doing:

You'll join our experienced fire safety team and learn on the job, helping to manage fire risks across our housing stock. At first, you'll assist with implementing fire risk assessment actions and supporting resident engagement - helping make sure our homes are safe and our residents informed.

As you build your knowledge, you'll begin carrying out safety inspections, checking contractor work and reviewing straightforward fire risk assessments. You'll also support the team in preparing Building Safety Cases and helping the service maintain key industry accreditations.

This is a blended role - you'll spend time on site, in residents' homes and in the office, all while working alongside experts who are invested in your progress.

For further details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification

What you'll bring

You don't need specific qualifications - just a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a real interest in learning more about building and fire safety. If you've already got some basic awareness of fire safety, that's a plus, but it's not essential.

You'll need to be confident using IT, organised in your work and comfortable communicating clearly - whether you're sending an email or talking face-to-face. You'll also be someone who values teamwork, takes pride in getting things right and is committed to providing excellent service for our residents.

Above all, you'll bring integrity, energy and the determination to build something that lasts.

Why join us

At RBKC, we're all in - investing in our people, our communities and our future.

This role is a unique opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification (the CFPA European Diploma in Fire Safety), with all training and costs covered by us.

You'll join a welcoming and supportive team, get real responsibility from the start and gain skills that are in demand across the country. We'll be with you every step of the way - helping you grow your confidence, build your knowledge and see the impact of your work every day.

About us

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.

As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.

In this role, being all in means putting in the effort to learn, listen and take ownership - even when things feel unfamiliar or challenging. You'll be working across the borough, gaining the practical and technical experience needed to build a safer future for everyone who lives here.

It's a role that asks for commitment, but gives back in real, tangible ways - from the career you build to the lives you help protect.

Interview Details and Role Requirements

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 18th August 2025
This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.

Ready to join us?

We're all in - are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description.

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.