Job Description
School of Apprenticeship and Work based Learning
Dunfermline Campus (travel may be required within Fife)
£36,128 - £39,441 per annum, pro-rata where appropriate (pay award increase due from 01 September 2026)
(Please note that the successful candidate without an assessor qualification will initially be appointed to the role of Trainee Vocational Learning & Assessment Officer with a salary range of £33,027 - £35,094 until assessor qualification is obtained. Salary placement will be depending on industry qualifications and experience of the applicant).
Mechanical Maintenance – 35 hours per week
Mechanical Engineering – 17.5 hours per week
Permanent Contracts
About the Role
We have a number of opportunities for Vocational Learning and Assessment Officers to join our dynamic teams (in assessing candidates at SCQF Level, up to a maximum of level 9 for a set of work based/college candidates, providing crucial support and advice to candidates to help them gather and present a portfolio that meets the performance criteria and evidence requirements of their vocational qualifications. You will play a key role in the continuous development and improvement of the vocational learning programmes, ensuring they align with industry best practice and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Induction and Training
- Assessment Design and Execution
- Mentorship and Support
- Record Keeping & Reporting
- Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Industry Engagement and Partnership
- Professional Development and Networking
- Contribution to Curriculum Teams
Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.
Qualifications
- Essential:
o SVQ Level 4 in the relevant vocational area (Care & Business) or SVQ Level 3 in the relevant vocational area
Or
o Appropriate qualifications as laid down by the relevant awarding bodies and requirements of the industry
o Possession of Assessor and Verifier awards (should you not hold these qualifications you should be willing to work towards).
Experience
- Essential:
o Proven relevant up to date industry / work-based experience
o Experience in delivering vocational training and education within a relevant industry sector.
o Proven ability to develop and adapt learning materials to meet the needs of candidates and industry standards
o Familiarity with the standards and requirements of relevant awarding bodies and experience in applying these standards in assessments.
o Familiarity with quality assurance processes for maintaining compliance with educational standards and external verification requirements.
- Desirable:
o Demonstrable experience in conducting assessments and evaluations within a vocational or educational setting
o Experience in mentoring or coaching individuals, particularly in educational or workplace settings.
o Proven track record of supporting candidates through the completion of qualifications or training programmes.
- Experience in acting as an internal verifier or similar role to ensure the quality and integrity of educational assessments and outcomes.
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to clearly articulate instructions, feedback, and concepts to candidates, employers, and colleagues.
- Effective, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to proactively identify and solve problems using own initiative.
- Flexibility to adapt teaching and assessment methods to different candidates and environments.
Application Process
To apply, please log in to create or update your profile. Once your profile is complete, click on the post you wish to apply for. We kindly request applicants to refrain from submitting CVs for this position. Instead, follow the application instructions provided in the job listing. When ready to submit the online application form, click 'save and continue' and then 'submit application.'
Internal staff should also follow the above guidance.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 15 September 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team
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