Job Description
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School of Apprenticeship and Work based Learning
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Dunfermline Campus (travel may be required within Fife)
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£37,356 – £40,782 per annum, pro-rata
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(Please note that the successful candidate without an assessor qualification will initially be appointed to the role of Trainee Vocational Learning & Assessment Officer with a salary range of £34,150 – £36,287 until assessor qualification is obtained. Salary placement will be depending on industry qualifications and experience of the applicant).
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Mechanical Maintenance – 35 hours per week
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Mechanical Engineering – 17.5 hours per week
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Permanent Contracts
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About the Role
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We have a number of opportunities for Vocational Learning and Assessment Officers to join our dynamic teams (in assessing candidates at SCQF Level, up to a maximum of level 9 for a set of work based/college candidates, providing crucial support and advice to candidates to help them gather and present a portfolio that meets the performance criteria and evidence requirements of their vocational qualifications. You will play a key role in the continuous development and improvement of the vocational learning programmes, ensuring they align with industry best practice and standards.
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Key Responsibilities
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· Induction and Training
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· Assessment Design and Execution
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· Mentorship and Support
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· Record Keeping & Reporting
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· Quality Assurance and Compliance
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· Industry Engagement and Partnership
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· Professional Development and Networking
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· Contribution to Curriculum Teams
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Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.
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Qualifications
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- Essential:
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o SVQ Level 4 in the relevant vocational area (Care & Business) or SVQ Level 3 in the relevant vocational area
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Or
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o Appropriate qualifications as laid down by the relevant awarding bodies and requirements of the industry
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o Possession of Assessor and Verifier awards (should you not hold these qualifications you should be willing to work towards).
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Experience
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- Essential:
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o Proven relevant up to date industry / work-based experience
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o Experience in delivering vocational training and education within a relevant industry sector.
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o Proven ability to develop and adapt learning materials to meet the needs of candidates and industry standards
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o Familiarity with the standards and requirements of relevant awarding bodies and experience in applying these standards in assessments.
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o Familiarity with quality assurance processes for maintaining compliance with educational standards and external verification requirements.
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- Desirable:
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o Demonstrable experience in conducting assessments and evaluations within a vocational or educational setting
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o Experience in mentoring or coaching individuals, particularly in educational or workplace settings.
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o Proven track record of supporting candidates through the completion of qualifications or training programmes.
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- Experience in acting as an internal verifier or similar role to ensure the quality and integrity of educational assessments and outcomes.
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Skills and Attributes
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· Ability to clearly articulate instructions, feedback, and concepts to candidates, employers, and colleagues.
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· Effective, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
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· Ability to proactively identify and solve problems using own initiative.
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· Flexibility to adapt teaching and assessment methods to different candidates and environments.
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Closing Date
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The closing date for applications is 15 September 2026.
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We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team
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