Job Description

Salary

29,355 - 31,462 per annum (plus an additional 5k market supplement per annum)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

Permanent
41 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays and concessionary days)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted shopping
Wellbeing services
On-site nurseries
Cycle2work scheme
Excellent training and development opportunities

Job category/type

Trainer Assessor

Date posted

08/12/2025

Job reference

REQ002474



Leicester College is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Apprentice Skills Coach (formerly known as Trainer Assessor) with current Electrical experience. We would like somebody to join our team that has the passion and ability to impart their experience, skills, and knowledge to a caseload of Apprentices on Craft Apprenticeships.

Leicester College's Apprenticeship and Commercial Operations Department is one of the largest apprenticeship providers in the region with an ambitious vision for delivering high standard apprenticeship programmes that positively shape the future careers of all Leicester College students.

If you are looking for a new challenge or looking for a career change and have the right attitude and skills, then this is your opportunity to join a motivated, creative, and well-resourced department full of like-minded people on a journey to outstanding.

Attitude is key - we want someone who is committed to our vision and willing to support us in supplying the highest quality service to both students and local, regional, and national employers.

The successful applicant will work as part of a team delivering high quality training and assessment to electrical apprentices. The primary duties include carrying out 8-10 weekly high quality tripartite reviews of apprentice's progress across the holistic programme supplying feedback in a way that motivates individuals and help apprentices overcome potential barriers to progression whilst supporting them to pass their Apprenticeship end point assessment.

We are looking for a positive, proactive and solutions focused individual to help us drive the provision to support our journey to outstanding.

Knowledge of the Apprenticeship Standards, E - portfolio system (Smart Assessor) and experience of working with apprentices would be beneficial along with excellent communication skills and a 'can do' approach to tasks. However, we will provide all the required training for those looking for a career change from carpentry and joinery related roles to education.

Qualifications - You must have the following:

Level 3 electrical qualification A minimum of Level 2 qualifications in maths and English or equivalent e.g. GCSE grade C or above, GCSE grade 4 or above. Have relevant and current electrical experience Hold or be prepared to work towards an Assessor and Verification award, e.g., TAQA, A1 or V1.

Interview date : To be confirmed

We are one of the largest Further Education Colleges in the UK with 12,000 students studying with us in the 2024 - 2025 academic year, on a wide range of courses. Our mission: Developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities, changing lives.

Leicester College is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes applications from the whole community.

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