Login to Apply

Job Opportunity: Electrical Training Officer
Location: Home-based with regional travel (North East) (Newcastle Area)
Salary: Up to £37,000 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!

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency