Vocational Learning and Assessment Officer - Mechanical Maintenance

£37,356 - £40,782 per annum (Salary is subject to pending job evaluation)

(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). 

Dunfermline Campus (travel may be required within Fife)
35 hours per week 
Permanent 

Who are we?

Fife College is one of Scotland's leading colleges, providing high-quality further and higher education to over 20,000 students. Through inspirational learning, innovation and strong community partnerships, we help learners develop the skills and confidence to succeed. With a strong focus on innovation, inclusion and partnership, Fife College is an exciting and rewarding place to work and develop your career.

About The Role

Join our dynamic Engineering team 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.

Make a difference to the next generation of skilled professionals.  

Here's what one of our current Vocational Learning and Assessment Officers has to say about the role:

“As a Vocational Learning and Assessment Officer with Fife College, I enjoy working with apprentices and help them develop their knowledge and skills throughout their apprenticeship. I like to see progress with the new apprentices from knowing little about the trade to seeing their steady development over the period of their apprenticeship. I enjoy assisting the students to complete their portfolio and advising them on how to ensure their work meets quality assurance requirements. It is also good to be able to share industry knowledge and support them in developing their skills and understanding.

It is particularly satisfying when the students complete their college work and achieve their qualifications in their chosen trade.” 

About You

We’re looking for someone who will lead on the delivery and enhancement of regulated vocational qualifications at SCQF Levels 5 to 9 for a set of work-based candidates. 

You’ll bring: 

• Proven relevant up to date industry / work-based experience

• Experience in delivering vocational training and education within a relevant industry sector

• A proven ability to develop and adapt learning materials to meet the needs of candidates and industry standards

• Familiarity with the standards and requirements of relevant awarding bodies and experience in applying these standards in assessments

• Familiarity with quality assurance processes for maintaining compliance with educational standards and external verification requirements
   

Please refer to the full job description and person specification for further details.
 

What We Offer

Joining Fife College means becoming part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that is committed to developing its people and delivering positive outcomes for staff, learners and the wider community.

You'll also benefit from:

46 days' annual leave, including fixed closure days.

Membership of the relevant Local Government Pension Scheme.

Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

A range of health and wellbeing benefits.

Hybrid working where applicable to the role.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you.

Application Process

To apply, please log in to create or update your profile. Once your profile is complete, click on the post you wish to apply for. We kindly request applicants to refrain from submitting CVs for this position. Instead, follow the application instructions provided in the job listing. When ready to submit the online application form, click 'save and continue' and then 'submit application.'

Internal staff should also follow the above guidance.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 25 November 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.