Assessor Business

Yeovil College; Bath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary £36,013 to £39,917

Full-time 37 hours per week

35 days holiday

Generous pension 28.68%

Staff discount scheme

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering

Cycle to work

Free staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College is recruiting an Assessor Business Programme Manager to develop the next generation of business professionals. You will coach, assess and support apprentices from enrolment through to Gateway and End Point Assessment, using Smart Assessor to track progress and ensure compliance.

You will work with apprentices, employers and colleagues to design learning plans, monitor milestones and ensure off-the-job training and qualifications are completed and recorded, while striving to

Qualifications

• 3+ years practical experience in the relevant business area.
• Commitment to learner success with ability to set targets and support progress.
• Teaching/assessment qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Confident digital skills using IT and online portfolio systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 55–75 apprentices, delivering on- and off-the-job training, coaching, assessment and support from enrolment to Gateway and End Point Assessment.
• Create structured learning plans, monitor milestones, conduct progress reviews and ensure training and qualifications are completed and recorded.

Skills

Industry expertise

Teaching & assessment

Digital skills

Communication

Organisation

Education

Assessing/Teaching qualification

Tools

Smart Assessor

Job description

Assessor Business

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.

What we're looking for:

• Strong industry expertise with 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, such as 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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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 underrepresented 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.