Workplace Assessor (Engineering & Built Environment ) - EC00579/SF

Department Engineering & Built Environment

Job Title Workplace Assessor

Hours Full time – 35 Hours per week

Main Location Midlothian Campus

Contract Basis Permanent

Salary Band F - £28,021 to £30,013 per annum per annum (Appointment is usually made at the first point in the salary scale)

Edinburgh College is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified person to take up the post of Engineering workplace assessor to develop, co-ordinate and assess the Modern Apprentice programs within the multi-discipline engineering curriculum and commercial income areas.

This role involves providing support to both apprentices and employers throughout their course of study, as well accurately assessing apprentices work to ensure it meets the awarding body standards. The role also involves liaising with potential new employers to promote the colleges Modern Apprentice program.

The primary function is to develop business, co-ordinate and assess the Modern Apprentice program for a specialist area, within multi-discipline, mechanical, electrical fabrication and welding this list is not exhaustive. The role will provide support to the apprentices throughout their course of study and be the point of contact in working towards their award.

Educated to an SVQ3 and VRQ and hold a Modern Apprenticeship qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline, you will possess knowledge of sustainable and new technologies and possess professional business development experience and up to date skills in engineering practices disciplines.

It would be desirable to hold an assessor’s award qualification (L&D9DI, A1 or D32/33 assessor qualification), verifiers’ award qualification (L&D11 or D34/35). Post apprenticeship qualifications and any emerging engineering technologies qualification would be beneficial to the role.

If you are interested in using your enthusiasm for developing and growing engineering apprenticeships at Edinburgh College, and your ability to relate to people, to deliver quality skills training to our students we would like to hear from you.

What we can offer you

We have great benefits at Edinburgh College, with generous annual leave (45 days including public holidays and closure days), a career average pension scheme and access to other benefits and cycle to work. We also have great on-site facilities including a gym, pool, training restaurants, shops and canteens. Plus, you get to be part of a unique Organisation which contributes to improving the lives of others.

Please note that the successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification above for further details.

Closing Date: Sunday 26 September 2021