Overview
C&G Training is currently looking for a Training Officer (with experience in Electrical Installation) to join our business. This is a very interesting and busy role working closely with our apprentices. The role will be contracted to our Gatwick centre but is hybrid, offering a mix of working from the centre, from home and visiting employers' locations.
This role will suit an individual who is a Gold Card Holder (Electrical Installations) and has an Assessors Award.
We are a purpose driven organisation at City & Guilds Training, committed to changing the lives of our learners through developing their skills, every day. If you want to become part of this amazing organisation, apply today.
About Us: City & Guilds Training specialises in delivering a diverse range of courses, including electrical apprenticeships. We are part of City & Guilds, a registered charity and Royal Chartered Institute, which means you’ll be joining over 145 years of trusted technical expertise in skills development.
The Role
The apprenticeship department is expanding across four centres with four different pathways. This Training Officer role is a critical position in this growing and busy department.
Main Responsibilities
* Carry out initial advice with employer and apprentice
* Carry out induction programme with apprentices at the start of the programme
* Be responsible for ensuring a good level of employer engagement via regular contact and through a progress review
* Feedback to the AOM on employer needs and requirements from regular meetings
* Oversee the apprentices' skill building in the centre and in the workplace
* Feedback to the employer on the progress of the planned programme
* Ensure progress reviews are carried out every 12 weeks maximum
* Build a portfolio with the apprentice, supporting them with advice and guidance to complete all mandatory elements of the programme
* Ensure each apprentice is working in line with their individual learning plan and meet the requirements for off the job hours
* Ensure the apprentice has a good level of knowledge, skills, and behaviours to reach gateway by the end of the practical period end date
* Act as conduit between training provider and employer/apprentice
* Ensure all gateway requirements have been met including mandatory elements of the training programme, English and Maths
* Action plan poor performance and report this to AOM and employer
* Complete documentation when a Break in Learning is needed
* Complete withdrawal paperwork where required
* Ensure timely success rates are achieved
* Ensure high quality of provision evidenced for Ofsted inspection including the support a Training Officer gives to each apprentice
* Support learners with learning needs and ensure this is effectively put in place
* Support the apprentice through gateway to End Point Assessment
* Give initial advice and guidance to new apprentices and employers
* Be the single point of contact on a daily basis with the employer and apprentice
* Ensure the apprentices’ welfare, safeguarding and Prevent knowledge is to a high level
* Ensure the apprentice is kept safe in the workplace and issues are reported straight away
About You
What You’ll Need
It is expected that the candidate will come from an electrical installation / maintenance / engineering background and hold relevant up to date qualifications along with experience within the field of electrical installation / maintenance.
The following Qualifications and Skills are essential for the job role:
* Excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills
* A sound knowledge of Apprenticeships
* 5+ years of industry experience in electrical installation
* Assessors A1/TAQA Level 3
* Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals at all levels
* Ability to develop accessible learning materials for their students
* IT literacy with a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Desirable Qualifications And Skills
The following Qualifications and Skills are desirable for the job role:
* Internal Quality Assurance V1/TAQA L4
We are committed to the safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all staff, including the checking of application forms and the obtaining of references. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK. For roles undertaking regulated activity this will include not being able to accept applications from candidates who are barred from working with children.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience
* 25 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown and bank holidays
* Opportunities for personal development and career progression and friendly workplace culture
* Extensive product portfolio and subcontracting network
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Wellbeing and mindfulness app Wisdom
* Later life planning "Care Concierge" and Bereavement support
* Coaching (rapid coaching, 1-2-1 coaching, peer coaching, strength coaching)
* Free mortgage advice
* Eye Care Vouchers and Flu Vaccinations
* Enhanced pension
* Additional leave for volunteering
* Holiday Buy / Sell
* Discounted benefits package including critical illness cover, health assessment, dental insurance, travel insurance, Gymflex, Tastecard, Give AS You Earn, Cycle to Work
* Golden Hello sign-on bonus on successful probation for qualified tutors/teachers
We shortlist for our vacancies on an ongoing basis, and we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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