Development Assessor

National Grid • Permanent • Tipton, GB • £34.87k / year • 13m ago

About us

National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.

In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Job Purpose

Join our dynamic team as a Development Assessor and play a vital role in shaping the future of our apprentices! We welcome applications from all locations within our license areas.

In this engaging position, you will assess all aspects of the Apprentice's Portfolio of Evidence, providing valuable insights and feedback to help them succeed. While a background in network operations, Apprenticeship Schemes, and assessment is desirable, it is not essential—your passion for supporting apprentices is what truly matters!

As part of your ongoing assessment responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to work closely with apprentices on a one-on-one basis, offering guidance and support throughout their journey in the Apprenticeship Scheme. This role is perfect for individuals who have experience working with apprentices and are eager to make a positive impact on their personal and professional development.

If you are ready to inspire the next generation of talent and contribute to their success, we invite you to apply for this exciting Development Assessor position!

Key Accountabilities

Provide ongoing assessment, guidance, and insightful reviews of the Portfolio of Evidence for apprentices in the NGED TAR apprenticeship scheme, helping them to achieve their full potential and excel in their careers.
Collaborate with the Trainee Development Assessment Manager to develop and enhance effective administration processes and systems for managing all apprentices, students, and trainees, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for everyone involved.
Play a key role in testing and assessing candidates for NGED training schemes, contributing to the selection of top talent and ensuring that our training programs are filled with motivated and capable individuals.
Keep management information up to date as required, ensuring that all data is accurate and readily available to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

About You

To Succeed in This Role, You Will Need:

Self-Motivation: A proactive approach with strong administrative and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Technical Skills: Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
Attention to Detail: The ability to work quickly and accurately while prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. Experience in dispute resolution is an advantage.
Experience with Apprentices: Previous experience in assessing, mentoring, or coaching apprentices or trainees, ideally within the Engineering or Manufacturing industries.
Background in Training: The ideal candidate will come from an existing Assessor or Training background and have experience in designing and delivering presentations and training to learners.
Understanding of Regulations: Familiarity with Ofsted and the Apprenticeship Levy would be beneficial.

Qualifications:

If not already held, you will be required to undertake formal qualifications, such as City & Guilds 2339 Level 2 in Electrical Engineering and Level 3 Assessor qualification

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with National Grid Electricity Distribution policies and the Keeping Children Safe in Education Government guidelines. Experience in this area is desirable.

Additional Requirements:

As you will be working with employees aged between 16 and 18, a DBS check at the Enhanced level will be required.
You should be prepared to be mobile throughout our licence areas and spend time away from your base when necessary. A company van will be provided for business use only, so a full current driving licence is essential for this role.

Note: The successful candidate may initially be appointed on a designate basis.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £34,871 - £37,947 – dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information

This role is offered on a Full-Time, Permanent basis
This role closes on Tuesday 4th February 2025 however we strongly encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

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