Assessor Business

Assessor Business

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Join Yeovil College as a Business Assessor Programme Manager and play a key role in developing the next generation of business professionals. You’ll bring your industry knowledge, coaching skills and passion for apprenticeships to help learners build the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need to succeed. 

You’ll manage a caseload of around 55–75 apprentices, delivering high-quality on- and off-the-job training, coaching, assessment and support from enrolment through to Gateway and End Point Assessment. Working closely with apprentices, employers and colleagues, you’ll create structured learning plans, set and monitor milestones, carry out regular progress reviews and ensure the required off-the-job training, Functional Skills and qualifications are completed and accurately recorded. You’ll use Smart Assessor to track progress and evidence achievement, ensure compliance with apprenticeship standards, funding rules and awarding organisation requirements, and identify and overcome barriers to progress. You’ll also contribute to the development of apprenticeship standards and learner journeys, support recruitment and curriculum planning, participate in quality assurance and standardisation, and work collaboratively across the College to deliver an outstanding apprentice experience. Above all, you’ll inspire apprentices to achieve their potential, raise their aspirations and progress into successful careers. Turn your experience into someone else’s success - apply today. 

What we're looking for: 

• Strong industry expertise – at least 3 years’ practical experience in the relevant business area, with the occupational knowledge and qualifications to support apprentice development. 

• A commitment to learner success – able to set challenging but achievable targets, motivate apprentices and provide effective support to help them achieve. 

• Teaching and assessment capability – an assessing or teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one. 

• Confident digital skills – comfortable using IT and online portfolio systems to support learning, assessment and progress. 

• Excellent communication skills – able to build positive, professional relationships with apprentices, employers and colleagues. 

• Organised and proactive – able to use your initiative, work collaboratively and represent Yeovil College professionally. 

What we offer: 

• Annual Salary:  £36,013 to £39,917 depending on experience 

• Full-time position, 37 hours per week, all year round or substantial part time 

• 35 days holiday FTE (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays) 

• Generous pension scheme of 28.68% employer contributions  

• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers 

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth 

• Employee assistance programme 

• Free onsite gym 

• Subsidised catering facilities 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Access to free staff parking 

Don't miss out!  

Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible! 

Safeguarding Statement 

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. 

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.  

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf.  Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website. 

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.