Optima Plus Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for an Assessor/Trainer - Electrical Installations to join the Construction team at our clients Campus.

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

Full training is available for candidates seeking a career move from the building services industry to the education sector.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining , include:

- Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays

- Generous pension scheme

- 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 (Costa Coffee and Starbucks )

- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme

- Staff Development opportunities.

In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

About the role:

Based at our 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.

Our Electrical Installations Assessor/Trainer will have various responsibilities, including:

-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.

Safeguarding statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).