Business Skills Assessor

This role is homebased with travel to Glasgow

ROLE PURPOSE

As an apprenticeship assessor, you'll embrace a self-managed role, empowering you to drive the success of your allocated caseload. You'll take ownership of assessing and guiding apprentices through their training journey, ensuring adherence to industry standards and qualification requirements and centre standards. You'll manage your caseload efficiently, balancing the needs of multiple apprentices while maintaining high-quality support and guidance. Your self-management skills will be crucial in organising assessments, providing timely feedback, and addressing any challenges that arise along the way.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will assess and mentor apprentices according to established Awarding Organisation standards, ensuring their successful completion of Apprenticeship Frameworks at the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) levels 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11. The Assessor role covers various occupational disciplines, including:

• Business & Administration
• Customer Service
• Management
• Project Management

Guide and assist individuals in enhancing their skills and technical competencies through mentoring and support.

Successfully oversee a caseload of candidates, collaborating with both candidates and employers throughout Scotland.

Streamline diary management, maintaining consistent communication with candidates for optimal efficiency.

Set tailored objectives for each candidate, aligning them with their abilities to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).

Track candidates' progress throughout their apprenticeship, proactively addressing challenges to ensure timely qualification completion.

Provide positive and constructive feedback to apprentices, nurturing their professional growth.

Compliance with qualification assessment strategies in line with industry standards.

Work in conjunction with trainers and industry experts to guarantee apprentices benefit from top-tier training.

Keep abreast of industry trends and advancements to improve the apprenticeship programme and maintain own Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

What we're looking for:

Experience in delivering Business Skills awards is advantageous but not mandatory, as support will be provided.

Possession of a recognised assessor award would be beneficial, though it is not a prerequisite, as support will be extended.

Occupational competence in the awards to be delivered.

Demonstrate proficiency in utilising Microsoft Office Applications.

Exhibit strong organisational skills with an effective approach to managing day-to-day administrative responsibilities.

Showcase efficient time management abilities, especially when handling caseloads.

Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Have prior experience working within a target-driven environment and meeting tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Substantial experience in business management, administration, or related fields.

Recognised business management, such as a diploma or degree.

Previous experience in assessing or mentoring individuals in a professional and/or educational setting.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in relevant areas, such as business management techniques, leadership skills, or industry-specific knowledge.

Familiarity with apprenticeship programmes and/or vocational education is a plus.

Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications, we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.