Business Management Assessor

National Skills Agency; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An apprenticeship training organization in London seeks an experienced tutor to lead and assess learners in Business Administration apprenticeships. Responsibilities include designing engaging learning programmes, delivering assessments, and providing academic support. The ideal candidate will have expertise in business administration and relevant assessor qualifications. This position offers a dynamic work environment and a focus on learner success.

Qualifications

• Hold an apprenticeship assessor qualification: A1/D32.
• Extensive experience with the apprenticeship being assessed.
• Assessing and delivering apprenticeships, including through online platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support learners through onboarding and assessment.
• Design dynamic schemes of learning and delivery timetables.
• Deliver online and face-to-face workshops and assessments.
• Monitor learner progress with SMART targets and provide support.
• Manage gateway reviews and oversee assessment plans.

Skills

Expert understanding of business administration

Experience in apprenticeship delivery

Ability to design dynamic learning schemes

Conducting assessments and providing feedback

Excellent communication skills

Education

Apprenticeship assessor qualification (A1/D32)

Training, Assessment or Quality Assurance award

Job description

This role takes responsibility for a cohort of learners undertaking apprenticeships related to Business Administration and Management. The post holder is expected to take ownership of the learners and cohorts they are tutoring and assessing, and to plan and deliver a range of programmes within the subject area to include short courses, full qualifications and apprenticeships.

The post holder will work with the rest of the apprenticeship team to take part in the recruitment, selection and onboarding of the learners, including determining suitability and eligibility of candidates. They will develop schemes of learning that are dynamic and reflect a wide range of differing learning styles, deliver online and face to face workshops with small groups of learners, and conduct assessment of learners, including providing constructive feedback with stretch and challenge as appropriate.

Expert understanding of business administration, management and leadership in various settings, as well as apprenticeships is essential. Understanding of relevant roles within NHS, particularly primary care, would be an advantage.

The post holder will report to the Head of Apprenticeship Delivery and will also be monitored by the Internal Quality Assurer to work towards continuous improvement of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Support learners through onboarding, including Maths/English initial assessments and skills radar, while leading engagement meetings with employers, line managers and stakeholders to set expectations around apprenticeship delivery and commitment.
• Design and implement dynamic schemes of learning, sequencing curriculum logically and mapping content to apprenticeship standards; create delivery timetables, lesson plans and high-quality teaching resources (presentations, assignments, learning logs, videos, articles).
• Deliver a blend of online and face-to-face workshops, tutor-led sessions, and Functional Skills (L2 Maths & English); conduct workplace assessments and observations to help learners build strong evidence portfolios for End Point Assessment (EPA).
• Undertake detailed programme planning in line with EPAO and awarding body requirements, while adapting modules to sector- or employer-specific needs and supporting the build of content on the online management portal.
• Monitor learner progress through regular reviews with SMART targets, maintain accurate portfolio records, and provide both pastoral and academic support, including identifying and addressing additional learning needs.
• Manage gateway reviews, ensure learners are fully prepared for EPA, and oversee assessment plans to drive high success rates in line with ESFA accountability frameworks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting Ofsted readiness, capturing learner feedback, and implementing enhancements to teaching, learning and assessment approaches.

Personal Specification

• Hold an apprenticeship assessor qualification: A1/D32
• Training, Assessment or Quality Assurance award (e.g. CAVA, ENB998, FEW, MIPP, PGCE, L4 Cert Education)
• Extensive experience relative to the
• apprenticeship being assessed
• Assessing and delivering apprenticeships, including through online platforms