Vocational Trainer - Electrical Installation

East Coast College (Lowestoft Campus); Oulton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in the region seeks an experienced Vocational Trainer to support and assess Level 3 Apprentices in the Electrical sector. You will leverage your industry knowledge to ensure quality delivery and guidance for Apprentices, alongside maintaining strong relationships with Employers. The role offers significant holiday, a generous pension plan, and CPD opportunities, making it an attractive opportunity for passionate industry professionals.

Benefits

38 days holiday including bank holidays

Generous pension with 22% employer contribution

Excellent CPD opportunities

Discounted onsite facilities such as gym and restaurant

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Electrical sector and work-based assessments.
• Ability to provide guidance within the Apprenticeship framework.
• Experience managing expectations with Employers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work-based assessments with students.
• Engage with Apprentices, Employers, and Staff.
• Complete timely progress reviews and End Point Assessments.

Skills

Ability to engage Apprentices

Organizational skills

Knowledge of industry expectations

Health & Safety regulations

Education

18th Edition qualification

Level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent experience

Level 2 in Maths and English

Assessor qualification

Job description

re you looking to make a real impact with your industry experience? Would you relish an opportunity to support the future workforce in developing their skill set and career aspirations? How about an opportunity to play an integral part in bridging the skills gap within the Electrical sector?

With plans to grow our Apprenticeship provision here at East Coast College, we are looking for an experienced and engaging Vocational Trainer to join our team and nurture the skilled workforce of the future.

Our longstanding Employer relationships throughout Norfolk and Suffolk have been built upon quality delivery, open communication, and the industry knowledge our Electrical Team brings. To support our current cohort of Apprentices, we're looking for your industry experience and technical expertise to help ensure the best outcome for our Level 3 Apprentices.

Your industry knowledge will ensure that site visits are maximised when conducting work‑based assessments with students, and providing updates to employers. Your knowledge of Apprenticeships – whether you already have it or develop this with our support – will allow for outstanding initial advice and guidance to all stakeholders, managing expectations, and working within the qualification framework in a timely and quality driven manner. Your personal ability to execute the role will ensure that our Apprentices gain the highest standard of skills, and Employers are able to grow their workforce.

Key needs from you and the role

• Ability to Engage – Apprentices, Employers, Staff
• Organised – Timely and accurate completion of progress reviews, work‑based assessments, End Point Assessments
• Knowledge – Industry expectations, career options, Apprenticeship Framework, Health & Safety
• Qualifications – 18th Edition, Level 3 in relevant subject, or equivalent industry experience, L2 Maths and English – Assessor qualification would be amazing!

In return, East Coast College will offer you

• 38 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous pension – Employer contribution of 22%
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Discounted use of onsite facilities – gym, restaurant, salon

Apply now, or contact Lucy Stebbings for more information, or to receive the application in an accessible format. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We do require all staff to hold a Level 2 or equivalent in both English and Maths and be able to evidence this.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College's website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.