Workplace Assessor (& Internal Verifier) at Museums Galleries Scotland

• Workplace Assessor (& Internal Verifier) at Museums Galleries Scotland
• Job details:
• Salary: Starting Salary £31,292 per annum

Workplace Assessor (& Internal Verifier) at Museums Galleries Scotland

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week (We are open to part time hours)
Contract: 12 months fixed term, Maternity Cover Starting salary: £31,292 per annum Location: Edinburgh/Hybrid
Closing date: Wednesday 18th November 2026 at 9am

About the Role

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries. We support museums and galleries, through strategic investment, workforce development, advice,and advocacy. We are a forward facing and inclusive organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive culture for our team.

We are looking for a Workplace Assessor to join the Workforce & Resilience Team to deliver vocational learning opportunities. As a key part of the MGS Assessment Centre, you will assess, support and recruit candidates for qualifications we deliver.

You will be a skilled communicator who builds strong and effective relationships and will manage a caseload of candidates undertaking the Museums and Galleries Technician Modern Apprenticeship, SCQF Level 7. This Modern Apprenticeship is included within the Creative and Cultural Skills Occupational Group, and applicants must be able to demonstrate competency or experience within this Occupational Group.

You will engage with candidates and employers as appropriate, ensuring that all qualifications assessed meet compliance standards and are delivered within agreed timescales. At MGS, we place a strong emphasis on quality provision, which is why we maintain small caseloads to enhance the learner experience and support our assessors in delivering exceptional training.

Our Assessment Centre has a national remit, therefore, there will be a requirement to travel throughout Scotland to effectively assess candidates both on site and remotely. This will involve approximately 20 days of travel per year.

Skills and Experience

• Fully qualified L&D9DI workplace assessor.
• Experience of delivery in an SQA Assessment Centre.
• Demonstratable professional competency to deliver Museums and Galleries Practice SVQ or experience of delivery in the Creative and Cultural Skills Occupacianal Group.
• Experience of creating resources and guidance documents.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Working with compliance systems and processes.
• Confident using a range of systems and digital platforms.

Preferred

• Experience of delivering core skills at SCQF Level 6 and above.
• L&D11 Internal Verifier.
• Experience working to actively recruit new learners to fill contracts.
• Interest in inclusive ways of working.

HOW YOU WORK

MGS has a behavioural competency framework which describes how we expect people to go about their work day-to-day. Staff mustdemonstratethe following skills areas atan appropriate level:

• Communicating with impact
• Respect, inclusion and integrity
• Sector focus
• Drive for results
• Innovation, agility and building capability

In particular this role requires someone who is self-motivated and passionate about vocational learning.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS – Travel regionally will be required to effectively assess candidates in their workplace.

Overview of Responsibilities

• To assess Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ’s) as part of the Museums Galleries Scotland, Qualifications Scotland (QS) Assessment Centre.
• Ensure all assessment activities are carried out in line with awarding body requirements, assessment of centre policies and procedures, and relevant quality assurance standards.
• Manage a caseload of learners using the OneFile e-portfolio system.
• Attend and contribute to qualification standardisation sessions held by MGS.
• Work in compliance with standards set by external partners, such as Qualification Scotland, Skills Development Scotland and The Scottish Funding Council.
• Work to advocate for and promote the vocational qualifications delivered by MGS.
• Assist with fulfilment of contract numbers from skills agencies such as Skills Development Scotland and The Scottish Funding Council.
• Develop an overview of the sector skills and knowledge of the needs for the museum sector.

The tasks and responsibilities above constitute an overview and not an exhaustive list. Workload and priorities are ultimately determined by the annual MGS Operational Plan.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Build and nurture effective working relationships across the organisation.
• Build effective working relationships with candidates and employers alike.
• Work fairly and with integrity and adapt style to different people, cultures, and situations.
• Proactive attitude to seek new knowledge, identify and seize learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with other staff to support and deliver MGS vocational programming.
• This role works closely with the MGS Assessment Centre Team; and engages with colleagues across the organisation on a regular basis.

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