Assessor in Electrical Installation

ASSESSOR IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Full-time       37 hours per week
Location:      Newcastle-under-Lyme & Stafford College
Salary:          Total Overall package of up to £47,505 as follows:
                      Salary - £28,122 – £38,311
                      Employer Pension Contributions - £6,749 - £9,194

Holiday:        40 Days per year, rising to 45 days following 5 years’ service
                       (Inclusive of Bank hol and Christmas closure)
                       An annual bonus scheme is also in operation.

Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group is currently home to around 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers.  In addition, we have a population of over 5,000 full-time students and around 500 students on higher education programmes.

We are one of only 3 providers in England to achieve an outstanding grade for apprenticeships delivery under the Ofsted’s new inspection framework - in fact we’re outstanding in every inspection area.  To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website.

The College delivers a significant volume and market share of Electrical Installation Apprenticeship standards ranging from Intermediate and Advanced through to Higher levels from its two campuses in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford.

At present, we are investing c£25 million in a new Technology & Engineering facility at our Stafford site and also a further c£20 million at our Newcastle site in a combined project to become an Institute of Technology & Engineering Centre in association with Keele University.

We are looking for suitably qualified individuals to join our pro-active, dynamic and friendly team of Assessors.  The successful candidate will be required to deliver high quality apprenticeships and work based training to local employers.  You will assess our clients/apprentices in their place of work, and seek to combine a speedy achievement for our employers with a quality product for our candidates as well as developing and maintaining relationships with our local employers.

You will need access to your own suitable transport to be able to visit clients across the Staffordshire region.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To develop, maintain and manage relationships with local employers.
• To take an active part in the recruitment of new apprentices through contact with local employers.
• To complete on-site NVQ 3 assessments in compliance with awarding body standards and to monitor progress of apprentices.
• To take an active part in the recruitment of new apprentices through contact with local employers.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Holds appropriate qualifications to level 3 along with experience in the electrical installation industry.
• Holds or willing to work towards the appropriate assessor’s qualifications (TAQA Level 3, progressing onto TAQA Level 4).
• Has industry experience in Electrical Installation, with current knowledge and the ability to deliver to industry standard.
• Is well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.
• Able to communicate effectively with students and peers.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days following 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure period)

How to apply

To apply for the role of Assessor in Electrical Installation, please click on ‘Apply’ and complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 19th May 2024.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.