Senior Trainer/Assessor

Salary: £46,000 - £51,000 + 10% performance bonus + regional allowance (dependant on candidate location)

Working Location: Nationwide

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 7th October 2026

This role will attract a job-needs car, subject to NHBC's annual mileage requirement.

Please note: this role is subject to a DBS background check, carried out as part of our pre-employment screening. A full DVLA check will also be required for this role.

Job summary:

We're looking for an experienced Senior Trainer / Assessor to join our Training team. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality training and assessment across the construction industry, helping to raise standards and support the next generation of professionals. You'll be working with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, bringing technical expertise and excellent communication skills to create real impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering a mix of technical, health & safety, procedural, and customer service training
• Assessing candidates and supporting qualification programmes
• Working closely with customers to understand their training needs and design tailored solutions
• Ensuring training is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget
• Supporting other trainers and assessors to develop their skills and knowledge
• Maintaining NHBC's accreditations and contributing to continuous improvement projects
• Representing NHBC Training at industry events and professional forums

What we're looking for:

• Strong background in the construction industry, ideally within new-build housing
• Qualified and experienced in training and / or assessing, or significant experience in developing and delivering training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Extensive knowledge of housebuilding and the legislative framework
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays
• Professional membership (or willing to working towards) of a relevant body such as CIOB, CABE, IOSH, RICS, or similar

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we're in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We're seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you'll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You'll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we're always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

We are a Disability Confident organisation committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Our first step is to review applications to ensure candidates meet the essential criteria for the role. We assess skills, experience, and potential objectively, and provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed. Candidates who meet the criteria will progress to the next stage.

Why NHBC

Work for the UK's leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-built homes.

We have a range of job opportunities across the UK, including field and home-based roles within corporate, business operations and field tech. We welcome experienced professionals and those new to the world of work such as trainees, and with our flexible working approach we are open to helping you find a role that works for you.

Why work for NHBC

NHBC colleagues have access to a wide range of additional benefits and we ensure our packages are attractive to current and potential employees.

Flexibility

Working flexibly is part of our commitment to supporting a positive work-life balance and we are always happy to talk about flexible and hybrid working, wherever possible.

Bonus

We offer a yearly performance based bonus to all employees based on a percentage of salary.

27 days holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase extra days.

Enhanced leave and pay

We offer equalised maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents.

We recognise the valuable contribution that our colleagues make, benchmarking our salaries, against the wider market to ensure our packages are attractive.

Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy is focused on providing a shared direction and commitment for the organisation to respect and value our diverse workforce and continue to build a more inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain a workforce that represents the communities in which we work.

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