[Hiring] Independent End Point Assessor- Personal Trainer @NCFE

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Independent End Point Assessor (EPA) to assess apprentices against the Personal Trainer / Fitness Trainer Apprenticeship Standard. You’ll be working as part of a dedicated, flexible team, where you can use your professional skills and knowledge whilst developing others. Added to this, you will be working at the forefront of End Point Assessment, as NCFE work with Independent Training Providers, Further Education Colleges, and Employment Providers to drive valuable partnerships across the developing world of Apprenticeships and EPA.

This role is ideal for a qualified Personal Trainer Assessor, EPA, Fitness Assessor, or Tutor with a strong understanding of apprenticeships, assessment criteria, and EPA processes. You will deliver high-quality, impartial assessment activities including professional discussions, observations, and portfolio reviews, ensuring consistency and compliance with awarding organisation requirements.

Home based position with expected travel in the following areas: Lincoln, Northampton, Cambridge, Ipswich, Norwich, London, and Plymouth.

How you'll make an impact:

• Conduct End Point Assessments (EPA) for Personal Trainer / Fitness Trainer apprentices
• Assess apprentice competence through observations, presentations, and interviews
• Make independent assessment decisions in line with the assessment plan and grading criteria
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to apprentices and training providers
• Ensure all assessments meet EPAOs, Ofqual, ESFA, and apprenticeship standard requirements
• Maintain accurate assessment records, reports, and documentation
• Participate in standardisation, CPD, and quality assurance activities
• Ensure compliance with data protection, safeguarding, and equality & diversity policies

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification (or equivalent fitness qualification)
• At least 5 years occupational competency within the subject area
• Recognised Assessor qualification (TAQA / A1 / CAVA or equivalent)
• Current or recent experience in personal training, fitness coaching, or gym instruction
• Strong knowledge of Personal Trainer Apprenticeship Standards and EPA processes
• At least 12 months’ experience of responsibility for the workplace competence assessment of personal trainer
• Experience assessing or supporting learners within apprenticeships or vocational training
• A valid driving licence and have flexibility to travel across your area for F2F assessment delivery
• Excellent communication, organisation, and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently and objectively as an EPA

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements to fit around personal and professional commitments
• Full training and materials, tools, or equipment needed to complete duties in line with NCFE requirements
• Opportunity to work as a flexible worker without the need to be registered as self-employed

How to apply

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK. Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your Cover Letter & CV if you have the expertise and commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Friday 26 June 2026

Interview Date: w/c 6 July 2026

Please note that at interview stage you’ll be required to share any certificates with us as outlined in the essential criteria for the role. If successful in this post you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.