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Ayrshire College; Ayr; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayrshire College is recruiting a VQ Assessor – Aeronautical Engineering to join the Work Based Assessment Team. You will assess, verify and monitor SNVQ students and help deliver work based and vocational qualifications, drawing on your aeronautical engineering experience to inspire learners.

We welcome both experienced assessors and industry practitioners seeking a rewarding career path. Informal enquiries may be directed to the Head of Employer Engagement & Innovation Apprenticeships and Work

Qualifications

• VQ Assessor – Aeronautical Engineering; assess, verify and monitor SNVQ students.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the aeronautical engineering sector to inspire learners.
• Open to experienced assessors or industry practitioners seeking a rewarding career path.

Responsibilities

• Assess, verify and monitor Scottish and National Vocational Qualification (SNVQ) students.
• Support the delivery of work based and vocational qualifications.
• Work as part of the Work Based Assessment Team.

Job description

VQ Assessor in Aeronautical Engineering (1 FTE, Permanent)

Do you have what it takes to help others achieve their career goals?

Ayrshire College are currently looking to recruit a VQ Assessor – Aeronautical Engineering, to join our established Work Based Assessment Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join an organisation which makes a valuable economic and social contribution to Ayrshire and its employers. As a VQ Assessor you will support the delivery of work based and vocational qualifications through assessing, verifying, and monitoring Scottish and National Vocational Qualification (S/NVQ) students. So, if you think you can use your extensive knowledge and experience of the aeronautical engineering sector to inspire and support others to achieve their qualifications and career goals, then this could be the role for you!

Whether you are an experienced assessor, or industry practitioner seeking a new and rewarding career path, the College would love to hear from you!

For further information on the candidate we are looking for, please refer to the Person Specification.

Informal enquiries to Stuart Millar – Head of Employer Engagement & Innovation Apprenticeships and Work Based Learning – via email on [e-mail]

The closing date for applications to this vacancy is 11:59pm on Sunday 20 September 2026.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with Ayrshire College.