Visiting Officer - Veterinary Nursing

ARU; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

ARU Writtle seeks a Visiting Officer to support Veterinary Nursing students in practical placements. You will assess their progress, ensure a safe learning environment, and collaborate with educators and employers. This part-time role allows you to utilize your veterinary nursing background while fostering student success.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) required.
• Two A levels or vocational qualification at NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Visit and assess students in veterinary practice placements.
• Liaise with employers to support learner development.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal Skills

IT Proficiency

Education

Level 3 Diploma or BSc in Veterinary Nursing

Assessor/Verifier qualification (A1/V1 or equivalent)

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29.06.2025

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Job Description:

Visiting Officer - Veterinary Nursing

Job Category Administrative Vacancy Type Permanent Employment Type Part time Salary From £26, Salary To £29, Location Writtle Faculty/Prof Service Writtle College Closing Date 09/07/ Ref No Documents

Visiting Officer - Veterinary Nursing

Job Category Administrative Vacancy Type Permanent Employment Type Part time Salary From £26, Salary To £29, Location Writtle Faculty/Prof Service Writtle College Closing Date 09/07/ Ref No Documents

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About ARU

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARUs research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UKs Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UKs leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

About the Role:

ARU Writtle is seeking a dedicated Visiting Officer to join our Veterinary Nursing team. In this vital role, you will support students in their work placements by carrying out assessments, monitoring progress, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. Youll work closely with employers and our teaching staff to help students thrive in their practical training.

Key Responsibilities:

Visit and assess students in veterinary practice placements.

Act as an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) for student portfolios.

Monitor health and safety in the workplace.

Liaise with employers and teaching teams to support learner development.

Assist students in preparing for End Point Assessments (EPA).

Support course administration, record-keeping, and recruitment efforts.

What Were Looking For:

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) who holds Level 3 Diploma or BSc in Veterinary Nursing.

Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

Confident working independently with good IT proficiency.

Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development.

Assessor/Verifier qualification (A1/V1 or equivalent) desirable

To be successful in this role you will have two A levels or vocational qualification at NVQ level 3

or equivalent.

It is expected that interviews will take place on 16th July

ARU are committed to the safeguarding of all its students, staff and visitors and provides a safe physical environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship under the point-based system and is therefore only open to applicants with the right to work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.