Work Based Assessor - Construction - NCL00816

New College Lanarkshire; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New College Lanarkshire in Motherwell invites applications for a Work Based Assessor in Carpentry & Joinery. You will assess, verify, and support Modern Apprenticeships in the Carpentry & Joinery sector.

Candidates should have SVQ level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery, 5 years post-qualification experience, and an assessor qualification or be willing to work towards one. A clean driving licence and stakeholder liaison skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified to SVQ level 3 (SCQF Level 6) in Carpentry & Joinery.
• 5 years post-qualification experience in Carpentry & Joinery industry.
• Assess and verify candidates undertaking a Modern Apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery.

Responsibilities

• Assess and verify learners in Carpentry & Joinery sectors.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure work experience meets Awarding Body requirements.
• Record learner evidence using e-portfolio systems.
• Visit workplaces for site-based assessments.
• Meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder liaison

Time management

Driving licence

Education

SVQ level 3 (SCQF Level 6) in Carpentry & Joinery

Tools

Assessor qualification

Job description

Job Advert

WORK BASED ASSESSOR - CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

Construction Trades Technology

£39,058 Per Annum

35 hours per week

Motherwell Campus

Permanent

Qualified to SVQ level 3(SCQF Level 6) in Carpentry & Joinery and possessing 5 year post qualification with relevant Industrial experience in the Carpentry & Joinery industry, you will support, assess and verify candidates undertaking a Modern Apprenticeship in the Carpentry & Joinery Sector.

You will be in possession of (or willing to work towards) a relevant formal Assessor qualification relating to the gathering of evidence of learner attainment in a range of work settings. You will be conversant with computerised systems of recording learners' e-portfolio and you will liaise with Stakeholders to ensure work experience meets Awarding Body Requirements.

Recent industrial experience in Carpentry & Joinery Sector and knowledge of the relevant National Occupational Standards system is essential for this post, as is the ability to work to strict deadlines. Successful applicants will have good interpersonal skills, as they will be the main liaison between the College and Stakeholders. A clean driving licence is essential as site visits will be required.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 11 October 2026 at 4.30pm