Assessment Manager

About Us:

At the Fire Protection Association (FPA), we are the UK’s national fire safety organisation, dedicated to identifying fire risks and helping create safer built environments.

Our people are at the heart of our success; working collaboratively, respectfully, and with a shared mission to make a real difference. If you’re looking for a role where your work has genuine impact, this is an exciting time to join us. www.thefpa.co.uk.

The Role:

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our Training team as an Assessment Manager. In this role, you will lead the delivery of high\-quality assessment and internal quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies, processes and external awarding organisation standards.

You will manage and support the Assessor and IQA team, oversee the IQA strategy across qualification pathways, and monitor assessment practices to maintain consistent, fair and reliable decisions. Acting as Lead IQA, you will observe assessor practice, provide constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement, and coordinate assessment and quality assurance activities to uphold the highest standards.

Home Based \- with some travel to the Head Office for CPD days/meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and line manage the Assessor and IQA team, ensuring the high\-quality delivery of assessment and internal quality assurance activities.


• Ensure assessment practices comply with internal policies, awarding organisation requirements and external quality assurance (EQA) standards.


• Plan and oversee assessment and IQA activities, including sampling, auditing and monitoring assessment decisions to ensure consistency and reliability.


• Lead standardisation activities to support the consistent interpretation and application of qualification standards across assessors, IQAs and trainers.


• Monitor team performance against KPIs and provide mentoring, coaching and constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.


• Work collaboratively with internal teams and awarding organisations to develop high\-quality assessment materials and support qualification delivery and EQA activity.


• Represent the organisation with customers, stakeholders and at external meetings, while maintaining professional and industry knowledge through ongoing CPD.

Key Competencies/Behaviour's

• Minimum of 5 years experience in fire safety


• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor and inspire others.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and develop strong professional relationships.


• Highly organised with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


• High level of attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality and consistency.


• Able to give and receive constructive feedback and promote a culture of continuous improvement and good educational practice.


• Proactive, adaptable and positive in a changing environment.


• Passionate about education, sharing knowledge and supporting learning and development across the organisation.

Key Education and experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years experience in fire safety


• Level 3 qualification in Teaching and Learning


• Level 3 qualification in Assessing


• Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance or equivalent


• Experience in creating high performing teams


• The ability to build relationships with key external stakeholders


• Prior training or educational experience


• Experience of overseeing the successful lifecycle of learner progress


• Experience of operating within a framework of requirements


• Relevant IT skills – Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Desirable

• 3rd party accreditation or willingness to work towards


• Experience of developing qualifications with Awarding Organisations


• Lead IQA qualification

*We recognise that not everyone will meet every requirement listed. If your experience is transferable and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.*

*We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our approach to Equality, Diversity \& Inclusion is built on trust, fairness, and opportunity for all.*

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000\.00\-£42,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• On\-site parking


• Private dental insurance


• Private medical insurance


• Sick pay


• Work from home

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Banbury OX17 3NS

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