Plumbing & Gas Assessor/Trainer

Educated Appointments are delighted to be supporting an Ofsted rated 'GOOD' college, who have an exciting opportunity for an Assessor/Trainer - Building Services/Heating & Ventilation to join the Construction team.

You will join us on a full-time time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary plus generous staff benefits package.

Our client boasts specialist vocational facilities in a range of areas from engineering, construction, science to catering, hospitality and hair and beauty.

Main Purpose

Based at our Cambridge Campus, you will be responsible for a caseload of apprentices, where you will coordinate and track the development of their knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout their apprenticeship programmes. 

Working closely with the teaching delivery team, you will monitor individual apprentice progress and provide feedback to employers during regular learning review meetings. 

You will be responsible for setting and monitoring individual apprentice targets and providing developmental support throughout the apprenticeship. 

You will ensure apprentices complete all learning activities leading to their successful completion of their programmes, providing training and mentoring in order for them to successfully complete End Point Assessment.

Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for an agreed caseload of learners to provide high quality training, coaching, mentoring, instruction and assessment to learners to achieve their apprenticeship and/or qualification in a timely manner.

Act as main point of contact for employers and learners, creating positive relationships with employers to support in the training and development of learners and, providing feedback on progress as required.

• Organising and provide training and support for students.


• Conducting assessments.


• Conducting reviews and completing records.


• End Point Assessment preparation and training.


• Administrative responsibilities.


• Health and Safety responsibilities.


• Maintaining and updating your knowledge and skills (CPD).


• Regularly communicating with employers to build and maintain good relationships.


• Business development.


• Undertaking such other duties as may be required commensurate with the grade.

Agile working

This role allows for a degree of agile working. You will be required to visit apprentices in their workplace and assist with their development while attending college. Administrative duties can be carried out by working from home.

What we are looking for in our role: 

• Qualified to Level 3 in a Building Services/Heating and Ventilation related discipline.


• A wide range of relevant industry experience.


• Assessing and IQA qualifications are desirable, but training will be available for suitable candidates.


• Previous experience of training, coaching, mentoring or assessing is desirable; withing an educational or industry setting.


• Knowledge of current Apprenticeship Standards and End Point Assessment requirements is desirable, but training in this area will be given to suitable candidates.


• Good planning, interpersonal and communication skills.


• Confident using a range of IT systems.


• Ability to work flexibly, and in possession of current driving licence, and be willing to use own car, insured for business use (mileage will be reimbursed), or alternative means to travel extensively.


• A team player and maintains a professional approach all the time.

Company Benefits

Generous holiday leave entitlement 27 days plus bank holidays and Christmas closure

Generous pension scheme – employer contribution 28.68%

Discounted rates on Apple products

Free gym membership option and discounted classes

Discounted rates on college courses

BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services

Free on-site car parking

Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores 

On site restaurants, retail, and coffee outlets

Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme

Staff Development opportunities