ATK Solutions is currently working with x 2 Fire Risk Consultancies in the North East who are seeking a competent Fire Risk Assessor to join their team to deliver complex and receive training to become an Advanced Fire Consultant. Training provided for a qualified Fire Risk Assessor with some experience. Opportunity 1 - Fire Risk Assessor Our client is a well-established property and construction consultancy delivering a wide range of fire-safety services across residential, multi-occupied, commercial, and new-build environments. Renowned for professionalism , technical quality , and a strong commitment to compliance, they work closely with clients to ensure buildings remain safe, well-managed, and fully aligned with current fire-safety legislation . Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join our client's expanding fire-safety team. Local work. The successful candidate will carry out comprehensive fire risk assessments across varied property types, producing high-quality reports and offering clear, practical guidance to support compliance and improve safety standards. Key Responsibilities Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in line with statutory requirements and relevant guidance. Assess a broad range of building types, including residential housing , social-landlord stock , blocks of flats , HMOs , commercial premises , and new-build projects . Carry out fire-door inspections , compartmentation surveys , and assessments of escape routes and fire-safety systems. Prepare clear, detailed reports with actionable recommendations and risk ratings. Advise clients on fire-safety improvements , remedial actions, and ongoing risk management. Collaborate with wider consultancy teams on specialist fire-safety projects when needed. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fire-safety legislation , building regulations , and best practice. Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering FRAs within residential and/or commercial settings Strong understanding of UK fire-safety legislation (FSO 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022) Ability to assess complex and high-density residential environments such as flats and HMOs Excellent report-writing skills and professional communication High attention to detail with the ability to identify immediate hazards and long-term fire-safety risks Professional, client-focused approach Relevant fire-safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Safety, FPA FRA certification Familiarity with PAS 79 methodology is advantageous What's in it for you Competitive salary: 40,000 - 48,000 , depending on experience Positive work-life balance 45p per business mile Excellent CPD opportunities and ongoing professional development 25+ days annual leave Clear progression and development pathway Local work Opportunity 2 - Fire Risk Assessor Our client is a professional fire-safety consultancy providing high-quality fire risk assessments, fire-door inspections, compartmentation surveys, and fire-safety training to help organisations meet legal obligations and protect people and property. They work across a wide range of premises and pride themselves on expert guidance, integrity, and a commitment to keeping their clients safe. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their fire-safety career who wants to grow, be mentored, and take the next step within a small, supportive, family-run fire risk assessment firm. You'll be conducting fire risk assessments across various premises, supported by senior team members, while also gaining valuable experience in fire door inspections and reporting. Ideal candidates will need to have a Level 3 Fire Safety-related qualification , experience with Fire Door Inspections , a driver's license and access to their own car. What You'll Be Doing: Conducting fire risk assessments under supervision across a range of sites Completing fire door inspections and producing detailed, accurate reports Using RiskBase to manage and submit assessments Preparing clear, compliant reports with practical, actionable recommendations Communicating effectively with clients at all levels, both on-site and remotely Balancing your time between home-based reporting and on-site inspections (approx. 50/50) Working closely within a collaborative team, receiving regular guidance and support What We're Looking For: A Level 3 fire-safety-related qualification A full UK driving licence and access to your own car Strong understanding of fire-safety legislation (or a willingness to develop this further) Excellent communication and reporting skills A proactive, solutions-focused approach and eagerness to learn What's in it for you: Competitive salary: 40,000 - 55,000 , depending on experience - North East and national travel Well-balanced work-life - 2 days on site, 3 days home-based Paid IFSM membership and Tiered Register included Excellent CPD training and ongoing professional development 25+ days annual leave Fully funded work-related travel Clear development path within a supportive, family-run environment Local work and national travel If you're interested in these opportunities, please submit your latest CV, outlining your technical expertise and relevant sector experience.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
ATK Solutions is currently working with x 2 Fire Risk Consultancies in the North East who are seeking a competent Fire Risk Assessor to join their team to deliver complex and receive training to become an Advanced Fire Consultant. Training provided for a qualified Fire Risk Assessor with some experience. Opportunity 1 - Fire Risk Assessor Our client is a well-established property and construction consultancy delivering a wide range of fire-safety services across residential, multi-occupied, commercial, and new-build environments. Renowned for professionalism , technical quality , and a strong commitment to compliance, they work closely with clients to ensure buildings remain safe, well-managed, and fully aligned with current fire-safety legislation . Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join our client's expanding fire-safety team. Local work. The successful candidate will carry out comprehensive fire risk assessments across varied property types, producing high-quality reports and offering clear, practical guidance to support compliance and improve safety standards. Key Responsibilities Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in line with statutory requirements and relevant guidance. Assess a broad range of building types, including residential housing , social-landlord stock , blocks of flats , HMOs , commercial premises , and new-build projects . Carry out fire-door inspections , compartmentation surveys , and assessments of escape routes and fire-safety systems. Prepare clear, detailed reports with actionable recommendations and risk ratings. Advise clients on fire-safety improvements , remedial actions, and ongoing risk management. Collaborate with wider consultancy teams on specialist fire-safety projects when needed. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fire-safety legislation , building regulations , and best practice. Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering FRAs within residential and/or commercial settings Strong understanding of UK fire-safety legislation (FSO 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022) Ability to assess complex and high-density residential environments such as flats and HMOs Excellent report-writing skills and professional communication High attention to detail with the ability to identify immediate hazards and long-term fire-safety risks Professional, client-focused approach Relevant fire-safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Safety, FPA FRA certification Familiarity with PAS 79 methodology is advantageous What's in it for you Competitive salary: 40,000 - 48,000 , depending on experience Positive work-life balance 45p per business mile Excellent CPD opportunities and ongoing professional development 25+ days annual leave Clear progression and development pathway Local work Opportunity 2 - Fire Risk Assessor Our client is a professional fire-safety consultancy providing high-quality fire risk assessments, fire-door inspections, compartmentation surveys, and fire-safety training to help organisations meet legal obligations and protect people and property. They work across a wide range of premises and pride themselves on expert guidance, integrity, and a commitment to keeping their clients safe. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their fire-safety career who wants to grow, be mentored, and take the next step within a small, supportive, family-run fire risk assessment firm. You'll be conducting fire risk assessments across various premises, supported by senior team members, while also gaining valuable experience in fire door inspections and reporting. Ideal candidates will need to have a Level 3 Fire Safety-related qualification , experience with Fire Door Inspections , a driver's license and access to their own car. What You'll Be Doing: Conducting fire risk assessments under supervision across a range of sites Completing fire door inspections and producing detailed, accurate reports Using RiskBase to manage and submit assessments Preparing clear, compliant reports with practical, actionable recommendations Communicating effectively with clients at all levels, both on-site and remotely Balancing your time between home-based reporting and on-site inspections (approx. 50/50) Working closely within a collaborative team, receiving regular guidance and support What We're Looking For: A Level 3 fire-safety-related qualification A full UK driving licence and access to your own car Strong understanding of fire-safety legislation (or a willingness to develop this further) Excellent communication and reporting skills A proactive, solutions-focused approach and eagerness to learn What's in it for you: Competitive salary: 40,000 - 55,000 , depending on experience - North East and national travel Well-balanced work-life - 2 days on site, 3 days home-based Paid IFSM membership and Tiered Register included Excellent CPD training and ongoing professional development 25+ days annual leave Fully funded work-related travel Clear development path within a supportive, family-run environment Local work and national travel If you're interested in these opportunities, please submit your latest CV, outlining your technical expertise and relevant sector experience.
Quack Recruitment and Training
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
About Us Quack Recruitment & Training Ltd is a growing training provider delivering government-funded Skills Bootcamps and employment-focused training programmes across construction, retrofit, green skills and employability. We work with adult learners who are looking to move into work, change career or progress into better employment. Our programmes are designed around real employer demand, with learners completing practical training, sector-specific qualifications and structured employability support before moving into interviews and job opportunities. We are now looking for a proactive and commercially minded Recruitment Consultant to help learners secure interviews, job offers and sustainable employment after completing their training. Role Overview This is a recruitment and learner progression role with a clear purpose: helping adults move into real jobs. You will work with learners who have completed Skills Bootcamps, mainly across construction, retrofit and green skills, and support them into suitable vacancies with local and regional employers. The role combines recruitment, employer engagement, candidate management, job brokerage and employability support. You will speak to employers, source suitable vacancies, prepare learners for interviews, arrange job interviews, track outcomes and collect the evidence required for funded training contracts. This is not a cold-call recruitment desk with unrealistic sales targets. However, you must be confident building new employer links, following up consistently and working towards learner progression targets. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: supporting learners into employment after completing Skills Bootcamps and funded training programmes building relationships with employers across construction, retrofit, green skills and related sectors sourcing suitable vacancies for learners who may be new to the industry matching learners to appropriate job opportunities based on their skills, location, experience and career goals arranging interviews, site meetings and employer introductions helping learners prepare CVs, job applications and interview responses providing practical employment advice, including workplace expectations, communication, attendance and interview conduct maintaining regular contact with learners by phone, email, text and other agreed communication routes following up with employers after interviews to confirm feedback, offers, job starts or next steps collecting and recording progression evidence accurately, including interview confirmations, job offers and employment outcomes updating internal trackers, and learner records in a timely and accurate manner working closely with tutors, enrolment staff, compliance staff and management to identify learners who need additional support attending employer events, job fairs, recruitment sessions and training locations where required contributing to weekly progression meetings and reporting on learner outcomes, risks and employer activity What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is confident, organised and persistent. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: recruitment consultancy construction recruitment employer engagement learner progression job brokerage employability support training provider recruitment Experience in construction recruitment would be a strong advantage, as many of our learners progress into roles such as: Labourer Retrofit Installer Loft Insulation Installer Cavity Wall Insulation Operative Groundworks Operative Trainee Retrofit Assessor Construction Site Operative Employer-based trainee roles You do not need to be a construction expert, but you must be willing to understand the roles, speak confidently with employers and support learners who may be new to site-based work. Essential Skills and Experience The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: experience speaking with employers, clients or hiring managers confidence making outbound calls and following up consistently strong candidate or learner management skills ability to support people with CVs, applications and interview preparation good organisational skills and attention to detail ability to manage a caseload and prioritise follow-up activity accurate record keeping and basic reporting skills confidence working towards targets and deadlines strong communication skills by phone, email and face-to-face a practical, professional and resilient approach Desirable Experience The following would be beneficial but not essential: experience in construction, retrofit, trades or industrial recruitment experience working with unemployed adults or career changers knowledge of Skills Bootcamps, funded training or adult education experience collecting outcome evidence for funded programmes experience using, learner management systems or recruitment databases existing employer contacts in construction, housing, retrofit, facilities management, logistics or related sectors What Makes This Role Different This role is suited to someone who enjoys recruitment but wants a role with more purpose. You will still be speaking to employers, matching candidates to vacancies and working to targets, but the focus is on helping learners move into sustainable employment after training. You will see the full journey: from a learner completing their course, to preparing for interview, meeting an employer and securing work. This role would suit: a recruitment consultant who wants a more meaningful role a construction recruiter who wants to move into training and employability an employability adviser who is commercially minded a job coach or progression officer who is confident with employers someone with strong people skills who can combine support with results Performance Expectations You will be expected to: maintain regular contact with assigned learners secure suitable employer interviews and job opportunities support learners to attend interviews and remain engaged record all employer and learner activity accurately collect compliant evidence of interviews, offers and job starts contribute to learner progression targets across funded contracts escalate learners at risk of disengagement provide clear weekly updates to management on performance, risks and next steps Why Join Quack Recruitment & Training? You will be joining a growing provider with active delivery across construction, retrofit and green skills. We are expanding our learner progression and employer engagement function and are looking for someone who can make a direct impact. This is a practical, hands-on role where your work will directly help learners into employment and support employers to access trained, motivated candidates. We offer: a supportive internal team across enrolment, tutoring, compliance and management a role with clear purpose and measurable impact performance bonus opportunities linked to learner outcomes and compliant evidence How to Apply Please apply with your CV and a short covering note explaining your experience in recruitment, employer engagement, learner progression or employability support. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in construction recruitment, training provider progression, welfare-to-work, careers support or employer-facing recruitment roles.
Jun 09, 2026
Full time
About Us Quack Recruitment & Training Ltd is a growing training provider delivering government-funded Skills Bootcamps and employment-focused training programmes across construction, retrofit, green skills and employability. We work with adult learners who are looking to move into work, change career or progress into better employment. Our programmes are designed around real employer demand, with learners completing practical training, sector-specific qualifications and structured employability support before moving into interviews and job opportunities. We are now looking for a proactive and commercially minded Recruitment Consultant to help learners secure interviews, job offers and sustainable employment after completing their training. Role Overview This is a recruitment and learner progression role with a clear purpose: helping adults move into real jobs. You will work with learners who have completed Skills Bootcamps, mainly across construction, retrofit and green skills, and support them into suitable vacancies with local and regional employers. The role combines recruitment, employer engagement, candidate management, job brokerage and employability support. You will speak to employers, source suitable vacancies, prepare learners for interviews, arrange job interviews, track outcomes and collect the evidence required for funded training contracts. This is not a cold-call recruitment desk with unrealistic sales targets. However, you must be confident building new employer links, following up consistently and working towards learner progression targets. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: supporting learners into employment after completing Skills Bootcamps and funded training programmes building relationships with employers across construction, retrofit, green skills and related sectors sourcing suitable vacancies for learners who may be new to the industry matching learners to appropriate job opportunities based on their skills, location, experience and career goals arranging interviews, site meetings and employer introductions helping learners prepare CVs, job applications and interview responses providing practical employment advice, including workplace expectations, communication, attendance and interview conduct maintaining regular contact with learners by phone, email, text and other agreed communication routes following up with employers after interviews to confirm feedback, offers, job starts or next steps collecting and recording progression evidence accurately, including interview confirmations, job offers and employment outcomes updating internal trackers, and learner records in a timely and accurate manner working closely with tutors, enrolment staff, compliance staff and management to identify learners who need additional support attending employer events, job fairs, recruitment sessions and training locations where required contributing to weekly progression meetings and reporting on learner outcomes, risks and employer activity What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is confident, organised and persistent. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: recruitment consultancy construction recruitment employer engagement learner progression job brokerage employability support training provider recruitment Experience in construction recruitment would be a strong advantage, as many of our learners progress into roles such as: Labourer Retrofit Installer Loft Insulation Installer Cavity Wall Insulation Operative Groundworks Operative Trainee Retrofit Assessor Construction Site Operative Employer-based trainee roles You do not need to be a construction expert, but you must be willing to understand the roles, speak confidently with employers and support learners who may be new to site-based work. Essential Skills and Experience The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: experience speaking with employers, clients or hiring managers confidence making outbound calls and following up consistently strong candidate or learner management skills ability to support people with CVs, applications and interview preparation good organisational skills and attention to detail ability to manage a caseload and prioritise follow-up activity accurate record keeping and basic reporting skills confidence working towards targets and deadlines strong communication skills by phone, email and face-to-face a practical, professional and resilient approach Desirable Experience The following would be beneficial but not essential: experience in construction, retrofit, trades or industrial recruitment experience working with unemployed adults or career changers knowledge of Skills Bootcamps, funded training or adult education experience collecting outcome evidence for funded programmes experience using, learner management systems or recruitment databases existing employer contacts in construction, housing, retrofit, facilities management, logistics or related sectors What Makes This Role Different This role is suited to someone who enjoys recruitment but wants a role with more purpose. You will still be speaking to employers, matching candidates to vacancies and working to targets, but the focus is on helping learners move into sustainable employment after training. You will see the full journey: from a learner completing their course, to preparing for interview, meeting an employer and securing work. This role would suit: a recruitment consultant who wants a more meaningful role a construction recruiter who wants to move into training and employability an employability adviser who is commercially minded a job coach or progression officer who is confident with employers someone with strong people skills who can combine support with results Performance Expectations You will be expected to: maintain regular contact with assigned learners secure suitable employer interviews and job opportunities support learners to attend interviews and remain engaged record all employer and learner activity accurately collect compliant evidence of interviews, offers and job starts contribute to learner progression targets across funded contracts escalate learners at risk of disengagement provide clear weekly updates to management on performance, risks and next steps Why Join Quack Recruitment & Training? You will be joining a growing provider with active delivery across construction, retrofit and green skills. We are expanding our learner progression and employer engagement function and are looking for someone who can make a direct impact. This is a practical, hands-on role where your work will directly help learners into employment and support employers to access trained, motivated candidates. We offer: a supportive internal team across enrolment, tutoring, compliance and management a role with clear purpose and measurable impact performance bonus opportunities linked to learner outcomes and compliant evidence How to Apply Please apply with your CV and a short covering note explaining your experience in recruitment, employer engagement, learner progression or employability support. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in construction recruitment, training provider progression, welfare-to-work, careers support or employer-facing recruitment roles.
Burton and South Derbyshire College
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Engineering Course Leader (Tutor)Full time: 37 hours per week Location: Stephen Burke Construction Academy, SwadlincoteSalary: Up to £34,948 pro rataPLUS £4,500 'Golden Hello' staged over 3 yearsPLUS Bursary up to £1,800 per year (qualification level dependent)PLUS, up to £11,000 professional development bursary for formal education and training qualifications including:Level 3-5 Education & TeachingLevel 3 TAQA Assessor QualificationLevel 4 TAQA Internal Quality Assurance QualificationLevel 4 Engineering Who are we looking for? Burton and South Derbyshire College is seeking to appoint a qualified, committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Engineering team to deliver and lead on a range of full-time programmes. Applicants will require working knowledge and experience within the areas of Engineering and Manufacturing with a focus on technical skills and machining, CNC experience would be desirable. You will teach across a range of Engineering courses and modules aligned to your occupational skill set in order to deliver a high quality provision to our learners. In this role you will be required to demonstrate innovative teaching and learning, coupled with excellent communication skills to motivate and guide learners to succeed. Applicants will ideally hold a relevant Higher Education qualification in Engineering or related subjects and have industrial experience alongside appropriate teaching and assessing qualifications. The College welcomes applications from vocational specialists who desire to pursue a career in further education and is therefore prepared to offer training for individuals to gain a recognised teaching qualification alongside this role. For industry professionals looking to move into teaching in further education there is also the opportunity to apply for government grant scheme with payments of up to £6,000 per annum, whilst studying teacher training programmes. We will also welcome graduate applications for this role, on our Graduate Teaching Programme If you feel you have the skills, motivation and understanding for this role, we would love to hear from you. If you are viewing the advert via a 3rd party job board please visit work-for-us/vacancies for the full job advert and job description, for more information please contact Why come and work for us? Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant: Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff Generous holiday plans Free Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working policies Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating Cycle to Work Scheme Free annual eye tests Access to our onsite gym Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme Discounted health cash plan BHN Extras discount scheme Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community. The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Thursday 16th October 2 025 . Please see our "Work For Us" page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Engineering Course Leader (Tutor)Full time: 37 hours per week Location: Stephen Burke Construction Academy, SwadlincoteSalary: Up to £34,948 pro rataPLUS £4,500 'Golden Hello' staged over 3 yearsPLUS Bursary up to £1,800 per year (qualification level dependent)PLUS, up to £11,000 professional development bursary for formal education and training qualifications including:Level 3-5 Education & TeachingLevel 3 TAQA Assessor QualificationLevel 4 TAQA Internal Quality Assurance QualificationLevel 4 Engineering Who are we looking for? Burton and South Derbyshire College is seeking to appoint a qualified, committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Engineering team to deliver and lead on a range of full-time programmes. Applicants will require working knowledge and experience within the areas of Engineering and Manufacturing with a focus on technical skills and machining, CNC experience would be desirable. You will teach across a range of Engineering courses and modules aligned to your occupational skill set in order to deliver a high quality provision to our learners. In this role you will be required to demonstrate innovative teaching and learning, coupled with excellent communication skills to motivate and guide learners to succeed. Applicants will ideally hold a relevant Higher Education qualification in Engineering or related subjects and have industrial experience alongside appropriate teaching and assessing qualifications. The College welcomes applications from vocational specialists who desire to pursue a career in further education and is therefore prepared to offer training for individuals to gain a recognised teaching qualification alongside this role. For industry professionals looking to move into teaching in further education there is also the opportunity to apply for government grant scheme with payments of up to £6,000 per annum, whilst studying teacher training programmes. We will also welcome graduate applications for this role, on our Graduate Teaching Programme If you feel you have the skills, motivation and understanding for this role, we would love to hear from you. If you are viewing the advert via a 3rd party job board please visit work-for-us/vacancies for the full job advert and job description, for more information please contact Why come and work for us? Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant: Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff Generous holiday plans Free Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working policies Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating Cycle to Work Scheme Free annual eye tests Access to our onsite gym Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme Discounted health cash plan BHN Extras discount scheme Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community. The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Thursday 16th October 2 025 . Please see our "Work For Us" page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.
Higher Construction Assessor Consultant: Dovetail and Slate Job Title: Higher Construction Skills Coach / Apprentice Trainer Job Type: Permanent Employment Start Date: ASAP Industry: Education and Training Location: Kent Salary: £39,521 - £48,759 per year Ready to Shape the Future of the Construction Industry? Are you an experienced professional in construction management or civil engineering with a passion for developing the next generation of industry leaders? We are seeking two Higher Construction Skills Coaches to join our team and play a pivotal role in training and assessing apprentices working at Level 4 and above. This role does not involve classroom teaching, but you will need to address groups of students and provide structured, clear, and accurate guidance on practical and theoretical aspects of construction. What You'll Be Doing Apprentice assessment: Assess apprentices' on-the-job performance in accordance with College standards and awarding body requirements, including regular progress reviews and Individual Learning Plan updates. Workplace support: Visit students in their workplaces, set skill development targets with employers, and assess competency in line with apprenticeship standards. Course and administration management: Liaise with departments such as Exams, MIS, and ALS to ensure compliance, manage enrolments, and support induction programs. Student guidance: Conduct one-to-one meetings, set and review SMART targets, support academic and personal development, and liaise with cross-college services. Monitoring and reporting: Track attendance, achievement, and progress; report on course and student performance; and implement action plans where required. Professional collaboration: Work with colleagues to develop training methods and materials, participate in CPD and peer observation, and mentor other staff as required. Support English and Maths provision: Embed literacy and numeracy support within workplace assessments where appropriate. What We're Looking For Extensive industry experience in construction management, civil engineering, or higher construction trades. Proven ability to assess and mentor apprentices in workplace environments. Strong communication skills for delivering clear, structured instructions to individuals and groups. Commitment to safeguarding, health & safety, equality, and compliance with statutory and College policies. Willingness to pursue relevant teaching or assessing qualifications (support provided). Current driving licence and access to own transport. Why You'll Love This Job Competitive salary: £39,521 - £48,759 per year. Impactful role: Directly shape the skills, knowledge, and behaviours of future construction leaders. Professional development: Full support for teaching and assessing qualifications, CPD opportunities, and mentoring. Collaborative environment: Work with a supportive team across multiple departments. Job satisfaction: See tangible results of your guidance in apprentices' career progression. Additional Information This role requires working across workplaces and College sites, with some flexibility for evening and weekend activities. Teaching experience is beneficial, but what matters most is your practical expertise, mentoring skills, and ability to inspire. Ready to Build the Future? Get in touch with Dylan Cordukes today to learn more. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment. This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate Ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract). Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited () acts as an Employment Agency. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited () acts as an Employment Agency.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Higher Construction Assessor Consultant: Dovetail and Slate Job Title: Higher Construction Skills Coach / Apprentice Trainer Job Type: Permanent Employment Start Date: ASAP Industry: Education and Training Location: Kent Salary: £39,521 - £48,759 per year Ready to Shape the Future of the Construction Industry? Are you an experienced professional in construction management or civil engineering with a passion for developing the next generation of industry leaders? We are seeking two Higher Construction Skills Coaches to join our team and play a pivotal role in training and assessing apprentices working at Level 4 and above. This role does not involve classroom teaching, but you will need to address groups of students and provide structured, clear, and accurate guidance on practical and theoretical aspects of construction. What You'll Be Doing Apprentice assessment: Assess apprentices' on-the-job performance in accordance with College standards and awarding body requirements, including regular progress reviews and Individual Learning Plan updates. Workplace support: Visit students in their workplaces, set skill development targets with employers, and assess competency in line with apprenticeship standards. Course and administration management: Liaise with departments such as Exams, MIS, and ALS to ensure compliance, manage enrolments, and support induction programs. Student guidance: Conduct one-to-one meetings, set and review SMART targets, support academic and personal development, and liaise with cross-college services. Monitoring and reporting: Track attendance, achievement, and progress; report on course and student performance; and implement action plans where required. Professional collaboration: Work with colleagues to develop training methods and materials, participate in CPD and peer observation, and mentor other staff as required. Support English and Maths provision: Embed literacy and numeracy support within workplace assessments where appropriate. What We're Looking For Extensive industry experience in construction management, civil engineering, or higher construction trades. Proven ability to assess and mentor apprentices in workplace environments. Strong communication skills for delivering clear, structured instructions to individuals and groups. Commitment to safeguarding, health & safety, equality, and compliance with statutory and College policies. Willingness to pursue relevant teaching or assessing qualifications (support provided). Current driving licence and access to own transport. Why You'll Love This Job Competitive salary: £39,521 - £48,759 per year. Impactful role: Directly shape the skills, knowledge, and behaviours of future construction leaders. Professional development: Full support for teaching and assessing qualifications, CPD opportunities, and mentoring. Collaborative environment: Work with a supportive team across multiple departments. Job satisfaction: See tangible results of your guidance in apprentices' career progression. Additional Information This role requires working across workplaces and College sites, with some flexibility for evening and weekend activities. Teaching experience is beneficial, but what matters most is your practical expertise, mentoring skills, and ability to inspire. Ready to Build the Future? Get in touch with Dylan Cordukes today to learn more. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment. This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate Ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract). Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited () acts as an Employment Agency. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited () acts as an Employment Agency.
