Assessor in Electrical Installations

Colchester Institute; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Colchester seeks an Electrical Installations Assessor to manage apprentices and guide them through qualifications. This role includes conducting assessments, building employer relationships, and adhering to college policies. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications, have substantial industry experience, and be confident using IT tools. The position aims to promote diversity in STEM roles and offers opportunities for impactful teaching in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Education to level 3 or above or 2391 qualification in testing and inspection.
• Assessor/Verifier Awards are desirable.
• Confidence using IT systems and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Electrical Installation apprentices.
• Conduct workplace assessments and deliver classroom support.
• Build relationships with employers for apprentice development.
• Maintain documentation and ensure timely achievement of qualifications.
• Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment.

Skills

Electrical installation expertise

Assessment skills

Relationship building

IT system proficiency

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in relevant subject

Level 3 NVQ in electrical installation

Minimum Level 2 qualification in English

Minimum Level 2 qualification in Mathematics

Job description

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference

Assessor - Electrical Installations

We are seeking a competent and motivated Electrical Installations Assessor to join our 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 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 a 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.
• 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 ability to travel 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. To increase female participation on all our STEM courses and apprenticeships we desire to reflect this in our talented and committed staff team.