Employability Trainer/Assessor

South and City College Birmingham; Bournville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Full Time Employability Trainer/Assessor to develop and deliver employability training tailored for un/underemployed individuals. The role involves facilitating group sessions, tracking learner progress, and assisting with job readiness skills such as CV writing and interview preparation. Candidates should have strong communication skills, adaptability, and a background in supporting learners in overcoming barriers to employment. This role supports a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering employability training and supporting un/underemployed individuals.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners with diverse backgrounds.
• Expertise in facilitating group sessions for varying levels of ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training programmes with employers and communities.
• Facilitate workshops and track learner progress.
• Deliver training on CVs, cover letters, and job applications.

Skills

Communication skills

CV writing

Interview techniques

Digital tool usage

Adaptability

Job description

Full Time Employability Trainer/Assessor

Closing Date for applications: 1st February 2026.

Interview will be held on: 9th February 2026.

Aims of Job / Job Purpose

To liaise with key stakeholders to co‑design, develop and deliver employability training to un/underemployed people in order to identify relevant work skills and experience and inspire, influence and motivate them to progress them into sustained employment or education.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with employers, communities and residents to design and develop training programmes to meet positive destinations including work and/or further study.
• Manage and organise workbook sessions ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Facilitate group sessions with varying levels of learner ability ensuring all participants are engaged and supported.
• Set realistic and achievable targets for learners and track their progress.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of learners.
• Support clients to complete workbooks working closely with other delivery staff to manage and integrate the gathering of evidence to support progression into sustained employment.
• Deliver training sessions on CV writing, cover letter preparation, interview techniques and job application strategies.
• Assist learners in creating professional CV's and cover letter tailored to their career goals.
• Ensure learners are comfortable using digital tools and platforms necessary for job searching.
• Monitor time keeping and attendance and support individuals where needed.
• Maintain accurate records of all training activities.
• Undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with College policies and relevant legislation, inclusive of Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Data Protection, Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection, Financial regulations and Quality frameworks. To report any concerns to the appropriate person.
• Attend events to engage participants for college courses.

The Job Description for this role has been attached, please refer to this for more detailed information of this role.

About South and City College Birmingham

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

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Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5‑year period.

An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.