Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment. Job Title: Assessor - Electrical Installations We are seeking a competent and motivated Electrical Installations Assessor to join our wonderful college. The successful candidate will manage and support a caseload of apprentices, guiding them through their NVQ qualification, portfolio development, and End Point Assessment, while maintaining strong employer relationships and high standards of quality and compliance. About the Role: Manage a caseload of Electrical Installation apprentices, supporting them through their NVQ qualification and portfolio development. Conduct workplace assessments and deliver classroom-based support where required, monitoring, reviewing, and recording apprentice progress in line with awarding body and college requirements. Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with employers to support apprentice development and to help progress full-time learners into apprenticeships. Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation and records, working closely with Apprentice Coaches and curriculum teams to ensure timely achievement and completion of qualifications. Keep up to date with current industry standards, awarding body requirements, and Health & Safety legislation, continually developing personal professional expertise and contributing to business development initiatives where appropriate. Prepare and guide apprentices through End Point Assessment (EPA), ensuring they are fully ready and confident to achieve successful outcomes. Demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative mindset, working effectively as part of a wider team to support learner success. Adhere to and actively promote the College's policies and practices, including Safeguarding, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, College Values, and Health & Safety. Undertake any other reasonable duties associated with the role, as determined by the College. Essential Requirements: Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent 2391 qualification in testing and inspection Level 3 NVQ in electrical installation AM2/ Am2s Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent or will achieve Assessor/Verifier Awards desirable Essential Experience: Substantial, relevant industry experience An Assessor and/or IQA qualification (desirable) A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use or the means to be able to get to locations covering Cambridgeshire and neighbouring counties Confidence using IT systems and digital tools All applications will be assessed against the stated requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them. Colchester Institute is actively committed to building a diverse workforce and we wish to inspire young women to take up roles in disciplines and industries that have more commonly been taken up by males. xehkeey To increase female participation on all our STEM courses and apprenticeships we wish to reflect this in our talented and committed staff team.