Training and Assessment Officer

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in Liverpool seeks a skilled Training and Assessment Officer. This role involves supporting internal qualifications and apprenticeships, ensuring high-quality assessments, and maintaining compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong quality assurance skills and an understanding of Ofsted requirements. Enjoy generous holidays, free gym access, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days

Access to free on-site gym

Free, secure parking

On-site canteen

Contributory pension

Excellent Occupational Health services

Qualifications

• Skilled in quality assurance and compliance with awarding body standards.
• Experience in apprenticeship delivery.
• Ability to develop supervisory managers.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of internal qualifications and apprenticeships.
• Collaborate to ensure high-quality learning experiences.
• Maintain robust assessment practices.

Skills

Quality assurance

Understanding of Ofsted requirements

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

About The Role

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Training and Assessment Officer to support the delivery of internal qualifications and apprenticeships across our organisation. This pivotal role involves working closely across the service from our Training and Development Academy to develop supervisory managers, to ensure high-quality learning experiences, robust assessment practices, and successful learner outcomes.

Key to the role are strong capabilities in quality assurance, ensuring compliance with awarding body standards, and a thorough understanding of Ofsted requirements to maintain excellence in apprenticeship delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of internal qualifications and apprenticeships across the organisation.
• Collaborate with the Training and Development Academy to develop supervisory managers and ensure high-quality learning experiences.
• Maintain robust assessment practices and successful learner outcomes.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with awarding body standards.
• Maintain understanding of Ofsted requirements to support apprenticeship delivery.

What we offer

• 23 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement
• Access to free on-site gym
• Free, secure parking
• On-site canteen
• Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS
• Excellent Occupational Health services and Employee Assistance Programme

Dates

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 12th October 2025

Interview: Week commencing the 20th of October 2025

About The Company

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.

With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programs.

Safeguarding and Pensions

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Please note pension considerations: check for Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance implications, as applicable. Further information can be obtained from the Pensions team or the Pension Administrator website.