VQ Assessor in Aeronatical Engineering (1 FTE, Permanent)

Ayrshire College; Ayr; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is seeking a VQ Assessor for Aeronautical Engineering to join their Work Based Assessment Team. This role involves supporting the delivery of vocational qualifications, developing partnerships with employers, and mentoring students. Candidates should have a HNC/SVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field, along with extensive experience in the aeronautical engineering sector. The position is permanent, offering 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC/SVQ level 3/SCQF level 7 or equivalent in relevant subject area.
• Comprehensive experience in the aeronautical engineering sector.
• Experience assessing, verifying vocational and work-based qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of vocational qualifications by assessing, verifying, and monitoring students.
• Develop effective partnerships with employers and commercial organisations.
• Provide mentoring support and guidance to learners.

Skills

Effective communication

Mentoring

Assessment skills

Education

HNC/SVQ level 3/SCQF level 7 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

VQ Assessor - Aeronautical Engineering

35 hours per week • Permanent • Ayr Campus

£35,459 per annum • Reference: REQ01002

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!

As part of this role, you will be responsible for developing effective partnerships with external employers and commercial organisations, and so it is vital that you are a confident and effective communicator. The successful candidate will provide mentoring support and guidance to inspire our learners and so you must be educated to HNC/SVQ level 3/SCQF level 7 or equivalent within a relevant subject area and have comprehensive experience of the aeronautical engineering sector. Experience of assessing, verifying vocational and work-based qualifications is preferred although training can be given.

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 Mark Prorocic, Work Based Assessment Team Leader - STEM, via email.

The closing date for applications to this vacancy is 11:59pm on Sunday 05 October 2025.

Application procedure

To apply for the post, please visit our careers website. If you require any assistance, please contact the HR team via email.

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