Trainer Assessor

You will be able to deliver structured, high-quality learning to apprentices and employers, using effective coaching, assessment and feedback to support progress from initial assessment through to successful completion.

To apply for this post, you must have:

• Experience of working with employers to support work-based learning, including agreeing learning plans, reviewing progress and helping learners apply knowledge, skills and behaviours in the workplace.
• A relevant vocational qualification and recent occupational experience in payroll, leadership and management, or another relevant work-based learning subject area that supports delivery of the apprenticeship programmes listed above.
• An assessor qualification at Level 3 or above, or willingness to start this within the probationary period. The post holder may be eligible for a funded place on our in-house Assessor Award.
• Substantial recent occupational experience and current knowledge of sector practice, including payroll legislation, compliance, systems and processes where payroll apprenticeships are delivered.
• Excellent organisation, record keeping and digital administration skills, with the ability to manage caseloads, track learner progress and meet apprenticeship, awarding organisation and service deadlines.
• An understanding of quality assurance in apprenticeship or accredited learning, including the ability to support standardisation, contribute to improvement activity and maintain accurate evidence for audit and review.
• Ability to travel to delivery locations across Leicestershire and, where required by specific apprenticeship standards, further afield.

The following is also desirable:

• A teaching qualification at level 3 or above. Applicants who do not hold this are encouraged to start this within the probationary period. The post holder may be eligible to take this course in-house with a funded place on our Award in Education and Training.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.

You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life.

Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV.

That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential.

And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you.

Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above.

Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected.

For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

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