Plumbing Assessor

East Surrey College / John Ruskin College; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an inspirational Plumbing Assessor for its Apprenticeship department. The role involves assessing learners in a practical setting, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Successful candidates will possess a Level 3 qualification, assessing certificates, and industry experience in Plumbing. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment with competitive benefits, including pension plans and access to wellness facilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension schemes

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Access to gym facilities

Discounted Spa and Salon treatments

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 and hold a Certificate/Award in Assessing.
• Proven industry experience in Plumbing and understanding of apprenticeship provision.
• Hold a full, clean UK driving license for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct practical assessments and monitor learner progress.
• Build relationships with industry professionals and ensure safe work placements.
• Deliver knowledge requirements for Plumbing qualifications in the workplace.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Administrative skills

IT skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

Certificate/Award in Assessing

Teaching qualification

Certificate/Award in Internal Quality Assurance

Job description

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Plumbing Assessor to join our Apprenticeship department at Orbital South Colleges.

This role involves visiting learners in the workplace to assess their knowledge and learning for Plumbing courses across Levels 2-3.

Your duties will include conducting practical assessments, monitoring and tracking progress, training, assessing, and delivering the underpinning knowledge requirements of the qualification within the workplace. A key aspect of this role is to build strong relationships with industry professionals in the Construction sector on behalf of the College. The post holder must ensure that work placements are safe and conducive to learning.

You should possess a passion for high standards, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good time management, and proven experience supporting learners effectively.

Successful candidates must:

• Be qualified to at least Level 3
• Hold a Certificate/Award in Assessing (Ideally IQA)
• Have an understanding of apprenticeship provision
• Have proven industry experience in Plumbing
• Hold a full, clean UK driving license and be willing to use your own vehicle for work purposes, as travel to local businesses is required
• Have excellent administrative and IT skills
• Experience of assessing and working with high-profile employers would be advantageous
• Be capable of planning and delivering a flexible workload

It is also highly desirable for candidates to hold a Certificate/Award in Internal Quality Assurance and a teaching qualification.

If you enjoy working in a forward-thinking, friendly, fast-paced environment with state-of-the-art facilities, we would love to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary, staff benefits including two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking, access to a fully equipped gym, and discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd June 2025

*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment. Due to high application volume, responses to unsuccessful candidates may not be possible.

Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification, and Competency Framework, and apply using the button below.

Orbital South Colleges Group is committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all community sectors to reflect our diverse student body. We are also dedicated to PREVENT and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Both college campuses are smoke-free zones.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, provide references, and evidence of qualifications before employment. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the offer.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits, and permits from other organizations are not accepted as proof of right to work.