Trainee Fire Safety Assessor
A place to make things happen
Location: Peterborough, Hybrid with travel to other sites (approximately 2 days a week) and opccasional travel to other regions as required.
Salary: £23,373 per annum
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm
We believe everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. It’s this belief that drives everything we do and inspires us to go above and beyond for our customers. We pride ourselves in understanding their needs and delivering the best customer service, every time.
We’re also proud to be at the forefront of change. We’re on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to support our customers - and our people.
If you’re looking for a career where you can learn new skills, try new things and shape your future, there’s a place for you at Accent.
Trainee Fire Safety Assessor – Start Your Career in Safety
Are you passionate about keeping people safe and looking to build a meaningful career in fire safety? This is an exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and gain a professional qualification while making a real difference to the safety of our customers.
As a Fire Safety Trainee, you’ll work alongside an experienced and supportive team, developing practical skills while studying towards your NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification. You’ll be exposed to a wide range of fire safety activities across the organisation, giving you hands‑on experience in a structured learning environment where your development truly matters.
We’re committed to helping you succeed. You’ll receive guidance, encouragement, and the flexibility you need to balance your working role with your learning commitments because your growth is important to us.
Salary
The spot salary for this post is £23,373 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.
You'll also receive a £1,250 per annum essential car user allowance.
About you
The essentials:
- Strong work ethic and a collaborative, team‑focused approachAbility to follow processes and instructions accurately
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to balance work and learning commitments
- Proactive mindset with the confidence to take initiative and research independently
- Clear understanding of excellent customer service
- Commitment to completing a professional fire safety qualification
The desirables
- Previous fire safety or compliance experience
- Experience working in social housing
- Awareness of fire safety legislation and regulations
The successful applicant will be subject to pre‑employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening, before an offer is confirmed.
Interviews
We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.
Stage 1: A Place to Connect
A call with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.
Planned date: 11th May via Teams.
Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths
A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Customer Service Questionnaire in advance.
Planned date: 18th May at our Peterborough office.
We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.
A place to build a future
We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:
Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.
This is more than a job – it’s a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do.
We’re Committed to Inclusion
We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.
Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.
Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.
Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.
If you have any queries about the role, please email: PeopleServices@accentgroup.org
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.
If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.
