Independent Assessor Specialising in Coaching. Job in Hackney Education & Training Jobs

Education For Industry Group; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider in the UK is looking for an Independent Assessor specialised in Coaching to work remotely. The ideal candidate should hold at least a Level 5 Coaching qualification and have relevant experience in assessing apprentices. This role offers flexibility and focuses on the development and implementation of high-quality assessment services. Candidates will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering growth and quality in educational development.

Benefits

Funded Professional Qualifications

Generous and Flexible Leave Options

Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay

Monthly Wellbeing Allowance

Qualifications

• Level 5 qualification in Coaching is required.
• Experience with the delivery and assessment of L5 Coaching Apprenticeship.
• Ability to develop assessment materials including exam questions.

Responsibilities

• Support development and assessment of the apprenticeship standard.
• Contribute to the quality of EFI Awards services.

Skills

Experience in coaching

Grading judgments

Assessment frameworks

Education

Level 5 Coaching qualification

Assessor qualification

Job description

Independent Assessor Specialising in Coaching

Education for Industry Awards (Part of EFI Group)

Remote/Home-based

Freelance (outside IR35)

Flexible hours, as and when required

About Education for Industry Awards

Education for Industry (EFI) Awards provides trusted assessment services to the fashion and retail industry. As an independent offshoot of the Fashion and Retail Academy (part of Education for Industry Group), we have educational excellence and industry responsiveness at our core.

EFI Awards is a specialist End Point Assessment (EPA) organisation, that delivers independent assessment to apprentices at the end of their programme. All proceeds from our services are re‑invested into the EFI Group charity, which aims at inspiring and developing the next generation of talent.

About the role

We are seeking Level 5‑qualified coaching professionals to support the development and assessment of this apprenticeship standard at EFI Awards. Ideally, candidates will already be involved in end‑point assessment for this standard with other organisations and will bring strong, relevant occupational experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to broaden their existing assessment experience and become a key contributor to the quality of our service.

About you:

• Qualifications: A Level 5 or above Coaching qualification. An Assessor qualification would be ideal, although not essential.
• Experience: Experience in the delivery and/or assessment of the L5 Coaching Apprenticeship and occupational experience of coaching in the workplace.
• Expertise: Experience of developing assessment materials, including exam questions would be ideal.
• Skills: This role would suit individuals with relevant, current, or ongoing industry experience in Coaching, and experience of making grading judgements and applying assessment frameworks. qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Please note that this role is a remote/home‑based role

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: Including an around‑the‑world trip after five years of service.
• Market‑Leading Family‑Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.

Salary:

Competitive rate (payment per assessment)

How to apply/Next Steps:

Click 'Apply for this job' to submit your application.

Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

Please note we will be reviewing applications as and when they come in, so early application is advised.

More Information/Contact us:

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For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI , EFI Awards websites and refer to the job description.

Please contact for further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.