Work Based Assessor - Arboriculture and Horticulture

About The Role and Person

Capel Manor College has an exciting opportunity for a Work-Based Assessor in Horticulture /Arboriculture to join its apprenticeship team.

We are looking for an industry professional with experience in the arboriculture and/or horticultural industry to work with our apprentices and their employers.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for conducting interviews with prospective apprentices to determine their suitable training pathways and identify any organisational training needs. You will plan, organise, and undertake regular visits to apprentices in their workplaces to review their progress, discuss their learning experiences, handle documentation, and address any concerns related to their education. Additionally, you will organise and visit workplaces to ensure that employers comply with course requirements and health and safety standards. As part of your duties, you will deliver classroom teaching for a Level 2 Work-Based Qualification, which will involve creating engaging activities, preparing lessons, providing feedback, and marking assessments.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a passion for land based learning, be enthusiastic to share this passion with others, and have the ability to inspire apprentices of all abilities. They should be able to demonstrate flexibility in responding to employer requests and adapt to rapidly changing priorities to offer a responsive service. Providing feedback to work-based apprentices and their employers from assessments and training plans will be a key part of your role, as will liaising with tutors to ensure that all aspects of the apprenticeship standards are being met for timely success.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Access to a defined pension scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Access to an online GP

EEO Statement

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Employment Requirements

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.