Job Opportunity: Electrical Training Officer
Location: Home-based with regional travel (Manchester area)
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
**Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced electrician to transition into a rewarding role as an Electrical Training Officer. Join a leading charity and training provider in the UK, dedicated to shaping the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
**Job Purpose:
The Electrical Training Officer will provide high-quality assessment and support services, managing a caseload of apprentices in alignment with the Regional Business Plan.
**Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with employers to source new apprentice placements and arrange college enrollment, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and assessment requirements.
- Engage with schools and careers services to promote career opportunities to relevant audiences.
- Conduct apprentice reviews and validate skills gap analyses to ensure accurate initial assessments and appropriate pathways for candidates.
- Complete Pre-Placement Vetting for employers according to established procedures.
- Adhere to safeguarding and Prevent policies, promptly reporting any concerns.
- Assess evidence against National Occupational Standards (NOS) in line with company and awarding organization requirements.
- Provide constructive feedback and establish SMART targets for apprentices.
- Set indicative gateway timescales based on initial assessments and achievable learning objectives.
- Support timely submission and mapping of evidence (VARCS).
- Facilitate pre-End Point Assessment (EPA) training, confirming apprentice readiness at the gateway.
- Identify apprentices at risk of non-completion and implement necessary interventions.
- Collaborate with the monitoring team to address queries and issues from employers, learners, and related parties promptly and professionally.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners, assisting with industry events and promoting products and services.
- Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with awarding organization standards.
**Person Specification:
**Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Electrician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, Electrotechnical NVQ3, and Certificate in Electrical Installation Theory and Practice Level 3.
- Verifiable industry experience as a qualified operative or practitioner.
- Current IET wiring regulations certification (e.g., 18th Edition) or willingness to obtain upon appointment.
- GCSEs in English and Maths (A-C, 9-4), NVQ Level 2, O-Level (A-D), or equivalent qualifications.
**Desirable Requirements:
- Recognized Health & Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely).
- Assessor qualifications (e.g., D32, D33, A1, or TAQA).
- 2391 or equivalent Testing and Inspection qualification.
- Knowledge of the building services engineering and related industries.
Please note that an Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position.
**Application Process:
If you're ready to make a difference and build a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply today!
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