Job Description

Why join MGT Training?

Salary: 25,397.00 - 29,120.00 (DOE)

Travel: HMRC-approved mileage & expenses covered

Kit: Company-issued mobile, laptop and tablet

Time off: 28 days' paid annual leave

Pension: Employer-contributed workplace pension

Growth: Funded

CPD, assessor/IQA upskilling and clear progression routes

Flexibility: Hybrid working around learner needs; manage your own diary

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental-health support

Extras: Professional membership/registration fees paid; volunteering day

For 20+ years, we've helped people gain qualifications across Scotland, partnering with 30+ employers at 200+ sites--including Royal & Ancient, McDonald's, Aramark, Whitbread, Greene King, Mitchells & Butlers and Subway.

When you join, you'll get:

On?the?job training

and a manageable caseload once you're ready

Company kit

: mobile, laptop, tablet and leading software tools

Career growth & CPD

with clear progression routes through the industry

A diverse learner base

across Hospitality, Management, Retail and Business

A supportive, professional and customer?centric culture

that values initiative
Our purpose is simple: help people learn at work, thrive, and be by their side during this journey.

The role

As a Workplace Assessor, you'll develop and assess employees and modern apprentices in real workplaces. You'll coach learners, observe professional practice, and evaluate evidence against national standards set by SQA, Skills Development Scotland and Sector Skills Councils. You'll also play a part in growing programme participation by engaging employers and prospective learners.

You'll be great at:

building rapport, giving constructive feedback, organising your time, and keeping accurate records to both MGT and regulatory standards.

What you'll do

Assess & coach

learners through regular workplace visits (in?person and virtual), giving clear, actionable feedback and supportive direction

Observe practice

and assess competence against national/occupational standards

Guide evidence

collection (work product, observation, witness testimony, reflective accounts)

Communicate effectively

with learners, employers, colleagues and regulatory bodies (SQA, SDS)

Keep records right

: maintain accurate, compliant documentation, including MA Online

Grow the programme

Help us grow the programme by confidently enrolling new starts and engaging employers--against clear, transparent benchmarks

Own your schedule

: plan your diary and routes for an efficient caseload across your region

What you'll bring

L&D9DI (formerly A1)

Assessor qualification (essential)

Occupational competence

in Hospitality, Management, Retail and/or Business (essential)

Strong sector knowledge

across these areas and current assessment practice and industry standards

Full UK Category B licence

(?6 points) and access to a car for regional travel

Flexible availability

: occasional evenings/weekends in line with employer/learner needs

People skills

: excellent communication, relationship?building and professionalism

Sales mindset

: confidence in introducing relevant qualifications to employers and learners to hit agreed targets

How you'll grow here

Structured induction

and shadowing before taking your own caseload

Employer Engagement

understands what makes the employers and employees tick

Continuous Professional Development (CPD):

maintain a monthly CPD log; we request a copy at least annually and may review more frequently for external audits

Clear pathways

to senior assessor, IQA/quality roles, or sector specialist positions, and opportunities to work towards your L&D 11 (Internal Verifier)

A typical week

80% workplace visits/learner contact (including assessment) 10% planning/admin/portfolio work (including MA Online) 10% employer engagement and programme growth activity
(Percentages vary by region and learner mix. This information is indicative only.)

Travel & location

This role covers

Edinburgh City & Lothians

. You'll plan efficient routes and manage your own diary, balancing in?person visits with remote assessment and coordinating with learners and employers where possible.

What we offer (highlights)

Full company equipment:

mobile phone, laptop, tablet

Mileage/expenses

for travel (policy?compliant)

Perks & benefits

as part of the MGT Training team Supportive leadership, peer collaboration and access to resources and templates
We're proudly inclusive. If you're excited about the role but don't meet every bullet, we'd still love to hear from you as to why you feel you would bring to the team.

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for colleagues and learners. Selection decisions are based on merit and aligned to our safeguarding and equalities policies. We invite candidates to share any access needs so we can make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,397.00-29,120.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Hospitality management: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Category B Driving Licence (Full) (required) L&D 9DI, A1 or L&D11 (Assessor and/or Verifier Qual) (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Lothian Region (required)
Willingness to travel:

75% (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 13/11/2025