Vocational Learning and Assessment Officer (Life Sciences)
- Location:
- Calaiswood Crescent, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 8SJ
- Salary:
- £36,128 - £39,441 per year pro-rata (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 £33,027 - £35,094 pro-rata p.a. until assessor qualification is obtained. salary placement will be depending on industry qualifications and experience of the applicant).
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 7 hours per week
School of Apprenticeships & Work Based Learning
Enterprise & Partnerships
Temporary until 31 July 2026
About the Role
Join our dynamic team in assessing candidates at SCQF Level 7 & 8, 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.
Key Responsibilities
· Induction and Training
· Assessment Design and Execution
· Mentorship and Support
· Record Keeping & Reporting
· Quality Assurance and Compliance
· Industry Engagement and Partnership
· Professional Development and Networking
· Contribution to Curriculum Teams
Qualifications
- Essential:
o SVQ Level 4 in the relevant vocational area
Or
o Appropriate qualifications as laid down by the relevant awarding bodies and requirements of the industry
o Possession of Assessor and Verifier awards (should you not hold these qualifications you should be willing to work towards).
Experience
- Essential:
o Proven relevant up to date industry / work-based experience in a laboratory or science industry
o Experience in delivering vocational training and education within a relevant industry sector.
o Proven ability to develop and adapt learning materials to meet the needs of candidates and industry standards
o Familiarity with the standards and requirements of relevant awarding bodies and experience in applying these standards in assessments.
o Familiarity with quality assurance processes for maintaining compliance with educational standards and external verification requirements.
- Desirable:
o Demonstrable experience in conducting assessments and evaluations within a vocational or educational setting
o Experience in mentoring or coaching individuals, particularly in educational or workplace settings.
o Proven track record of supporting candidates through the completion of qualifications or training programmes.
- Experience in acting as an internal verifier or similar role to ensure the quality and integrity of educational assessments and outcomes.
Skills and Attributes
· Ability to clearly articulate instructions, feedback, and concepts to candidates, employers, and colleagues.
· Effective, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to proactively identify and solve problems using own initiative.
· Flexibility to adapt teaching and assessment methods to different candidates and environments.