Who we are
We help employers and training providers build highly skilled, confident workforces across the UK’s protective services with regulated qualifications, End-Point Assessment (EPA) and human support you can count on.
With specialist expertise in policing, fire and rescue, justice, security, local authorities and healthcare, our approach is rigorous, responsive and personal. Our aim is to support your learners to succeed, ensuring your organisation stays confident, compliant and future ready.
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About us
We are a nationally recognised and regulated awarding organisation, an approved apprenticeships End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) and trusted provider of custom certification. Our industry-leading team brings thorough sector expertise, adding real value to workforce development by improving skills, strengthening flexibility and supporting meaningful career progression.
What makes SFJ Awards different
Trusted by leaders
We’re proud to work with organisations such as the College of Policing, Fire Service College, National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) and the Protective Security Centre. These partnerships reflect our commitment to public safety and quality of service.
Human service, not call-centre scripts
We pride ourselves on genuine human service. You’ll have a dedicated account manager and always be able to speak directly to people who understand your context. Our team offers 1-to-1 training on our systems so you’re always supported.
Wide reaching impact
With over 2,000 EPAs completed and more than 14,700 learners certificated last year, our impact reaches across the protective services sectors. Our focus remains on high‑quality assessment and robust qualifications that help learners and employers thrive.
Our heritage
SFJ Awards was born out of Skills for Justice, the UK Sector Skills Council for justice, as an independent entity. Supporting skills development is part of our DNA.
Skills for Justice remains our sister organisation as part of The Workforce Development Trust group, a collective of skills focussed brands championing sustainable, empowered workforces.
What we offer
Regulated qualifications
Employer-shaped, sector-specific and quality-assured, our qualifications give learners the knowledge and skills to perform safely and effectively, giving organisations confidence that the required standards are met.
End-Point Assessment
As an approved End-Point Assessment Organisation, we deliver fair, reliable assessments for apprenticeships in England, with flexible scheduling, clear guidance and expert assessors.
Custom certification
Where regulated qualifications may not represent the most appropriate pathway, our custom certification service recognises learning accurately, supporting emerging skills, specialist contexts and rapid workforce needs.
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Get to know our people
David Higham
Managing Director
Kit Salt
Director of Partnerships and Innovation
Karl Stringer
Director of Quality, Risk and Regulatory Compliance
Laura Davison-Valente
Head of Performance and Operations
Andy Costello
Head of Product and Innovation
Rachel Honeyball
Head of Quality Assurance
Chelsea Littleton-Harper
Product Development Manager
John McCreadie
Quality Assurance Officer
Peter Summers
Business Development Officer
Alison Snee
Business Development Officer