Interviewer / Assessor Army

JOHN LEWIS; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £27,820 per year

23 days' holiday (rising to 27)

Company matched pension

Life assurance

Cycle2work scheme

Paid maternity/adoption/shared leave

Job summary

British Army is seeking an Interviewer/Assessor to guide candidates through the recruitment assessment with unbiased, friendly supervision. You will implement both physical and psychometric assessments under strict test conditions and mark according to a detailed guide.

The role involves a 37.5-hour week over a 7-day pattern, including overnight chaperone and on-call duties once per week. Comprehensive training and supportive team environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to nurture and mentor candidates.
• Excellent team player.
• Familiarity with Army Careers would be an advantage.
• Organised approach and strong attention to detail.
• Good MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Briefing and delivering cognitive assessment activities under test conditions.
• Contributing to an unbiased test environment for all assessment activities.
• Assessing candidates against fixed criteria.
• Providing feedback on a candidate's performance, outcomes and next steps.
• Conducting individual career discussions with candidates.
• Writing accurate reports to help recruiters and instructors understand strengths and weaknesses.

Job description

Recruiting tomorrow's Army today.

Your role as an Interviewer/Assessor is to guide and nurture candidates applying to the British Army through the assessment process in an unbiased, friendly and controlled environment.

As an Interviewer/Assessor You will be responsible for the implementation of both physical and psychometric assessment activities under strict test conditions. The application of a detailed marking guide to ensure candidates are graded in accordance with their ability.

This role will involve working a shift pattern of 37.5 hours per week over a 7-day period. This will include overnight chaperone and 'on call' duties once per week.

Job Description:

What you'll be doing:

• Briefing and delivering all cognitive assessment activities under test conditions
• Contributing to an un-biased test environment for all assessment activities
• Assessing candidates against fixed criteria
• Providing feedback on a candidate's performance at assessment, their assessment outcome and their next steps in the recruitment process
• Conducting individual career discussions with candidates
• Writing accurate reports to assist recruiters and Basic Training Instructors to understand the candidate's strengths and weaknesses

What we're looking for:

• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• The ability to nurture and mentor candidates
• Excellent Team Player
• Familiarity with Army Careers, would be an advantage
• Organised approach
• Strong attention to detail
• Good MS Office skills

What's in it for you?

• Offering a salary of £27,820
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Excellent training on offer
• Joining a supportive team environment
• Site location offer secure onsite parking, access to gym, squash courts, swimming pool, subsidised canteen facilities