Vocational & Apprenticeship Coordinator

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Vocational & Apprenticeship Coordinator based at National Training Centre, Westburn Drive, Clydesmill Industrial Estate, Cambuslang G72 7NA, Talent Department.

This is a full time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Vocational and Apprenticeship Coordinator, working within our People Directorate. This post is hybrid/home working on a temporary basis to cover Maternity Leave. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week.

The successful individual will support the provision of our Modern Apprenticeships and SVQ pathways across the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. This will require engagement across People, Training and Service Delivery colleagues to support and embed all areas of apprenticeship and SVQ programme activity. The VAC will ensure that systems and processes are both compliant and effectively established/developed and will also be responsible for coordinating and monitoring data across the programmes, acting as a coach to assessors and verifiers.

Previous experience of managing SQA programme delivery and assessment is essential to the role. Applicants are also required to possess L&D 9D1 Assessor and L&D 11 Verifier Award qualifications (or equivalent) and be competent in the use and assessment of National Occupational Standards. The successful individual will be experienced in the development and delivery of training courses, a creative problem-solver, have excellent attention to detail and be highly competent in the use of Microsoft Officer (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). A current driving licence and an ability to travel through Scotland is also required.

Experience of developing and delivering Assessor & Verifier training programmes, and a knowledge and experience of SQA Registration, Entry and Result Procedures is desirable, but not essential.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate's will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

Please note, this post has been determined as politically restricted, further information is available in the Recruitment information Pack.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.