End-Point Apprenticeship Assessor. Job in Southampton Education & Training Jobs

Chartered Management Institute; England; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading professional institute seeks experienced Independent Apprenticeship Assessors to join their team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role is home-based with occasional travel to London or Kettering for meetings. Successful candidates will conduct End Point Assessments across various Apprenticeship Standards, providing vital support in shaping future leaders. Ideal candidates will have robust qualifications in related fields, assessment experience, and share a commitment to inclusivity and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

21 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Wellbeing support

Inclusion initiatives

CMI membership

Pension contribution of 6%

Qualifications

• Experienced in Leadership & Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Assessor Award preferred and experience in assessing in standards-driven environments.
• Knowledge of apprenticeships and End Point Assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and conducting End Point Assessments in line with quality assurance practices.
• Leading Live Assessment Days and making assessment judgments.
• Ensuring compliance with assessment plan requirements.

Skills

Leadership & Management

Project Management

Consulting

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional qualifications at Level 5 or above

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

Location

Home-based with occasional travel to either our London or Kettering office for meetings.

Reports to

Assessment Delivery Manager.

Salary

£38,220pa plus excellent benefits.

Closing Date

09th January 2026.

*Please note, we are recruiting for six roles, and these will be fixed-term until 31st August 2027*.

About the role

Are you a seasoned professional in Leadership & Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or Consulting looking for a rewarding, remote role?

We are hiring experienced and passionate Independent Apprenticeship Assessors (IAAs) to join our team on an 18‑month fixed‑term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver End Point Assessments (EPAs) across a range of vital Apprenticeship Standards, helping to shape the next generation of leaders.

Responsibilities

You will be preparing for and undertaking EPAs in line with CMI's quality assurance practices and regulatory requirements.

We are seeking assessors with expertise in any or a combination of the following levels/standards:

• Level 3 Business Administration
• Level 3 Team Leader
• Level 4 Junior Management Consultant Apprenticeship
• Level 4 Associate Project Management
• Level 5 Operational Manager
• Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship
• Level 6 Improvement Leader Apprenticeship
• Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship

You will be:

• Conducting EPA activities and Live Assessment Days (LADs) and making assessment judgments on apprentice competence.
• Leading EPA Live Assessment Activities and recommending competence.
• Undertaking detailed checks on Gateway documentation to ensure compliance with assessment plan requirements.

About you

We are an inclusive employer and welcome all diverse backgrounds, where individuality is celebrated, creating both a forward‑thinking team and a supportive space for everyone in the CMI team. We actively invite applications from diverse cultures and experience.

• We are looking for someone who can enhance our culture and align with our core values. We want someone who is passionate in making a positive difference to the skills of managers and leaders, practical with the ability to make quick and smart decisions, progressive about creating a better future, and maintaining a professional code of conduct, through being accountable and ethical in everything that we do.
• Assessor Award and/or substantial experience of assessing in a standards‑driven environment.
• Credible professional qualifications and experience at L5 or above in Leadership & Management, Business Administration, Project Management or Consulting, or closely aligned subjects.
• Knowledge of apprenticeships, End Point Assessment methods, and processes.
• Functional Skills L2 in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Excellent communications, interpersonal skills, and a proven collaborative team player.

Why CMI

Are you looking to join a dynamic and ambitious organisation? At CMI, new leadership and management strategies are at the fore‑front of what we do. We know the importance of fresh ideas and encourage new perspectives. We are a not‑for‑profit, Sunday Times Best Company To Work for 2024, with a Platinum Accreditation with Investors in People. We offer an engaging, flexible and collaborative culture with a wealth of opportunity for professional development.

It doesn't stop there. We believe we are only as good as the people that work at CMI and in turn offer a competitive benefits package for all employees:

• Flexible working – our expectation is 2 days a week in the office, to suit you. We are not a traditional 9 to 5, we are flexible with what hours you work and when you work. Our offices in both London and Corby provide comfortable collaboration spaces for team get‑togethers.
• 21 days' holiday + 8 days' Bank Holiday + 4.5 days allocated for CMI holiday over Christmas and New Year period – with annual leave days increasing with length of service and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday.
• Wellbeing and mental health – in‑house mental health first‑aid trainers and BUPA Employee Assistance for 24 hour support.
• Inclusion at our core – Our colleague‑led Inclusion Hubs for Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Menopause, Age, Disability and Socio‑Economic are open for anyone to join.
• CMI membership – take advantage of our amazing courses and become a Chartered Manager. Plus, CMI will pay your professional membership to one additional organisation of choice.
• Rewards and Recognition scheme – cash prizes awarded to employees throughout the year.
• Pension – we add an extra 6 % of your gross salary to your pension pot every month after 3 months.

About us

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) sets the Professional Standard in Management and Leadership. We have worked with businesses and education providers to inspire people to unleash their potential through qualifications, apprenticeships and training to become skilled, confident and successful managers and leaders, resulting in Chartered Manager status – the ultimate management accolade, which is proven to boost individuals' career prospects, management capability and impact in the workplace.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a high number of suitable applicants.