Work based Assessor – Management
Dumfries | 28 hrs – 12-month fixed term contract | £30,716 - £33,071 Pro Rata
What's the Job?
We're looking for an Assessor to join the Skills Delivery Team to deliver the following qualifications:
Team Leader SCQF level 6
Management SCQF level 7
Management SCQF level 9
Management SCQF level 11
The Skills Delivery Team is responsible for delivering certificated and bespoke professional courses, SVQs, MAs and Open Learning courses in a college that aims to be one step ahead. The Work-based Learning team are a growing and evolving team who deliver SVQ's and Modern Apprenticeships.
Who we're looking for?
We're looking for a person who has relevant qualifications and experience, that is enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and someone who would enjoy supporting candidates to be the best they can be.
You should have recent experience working in management and able to demonstrate continuous professional development.
Essential skills for this role include the ability to work both within a team and independently, have good administrative skills and be target driven. Experience as an assessor/verifier is desirable but training and certification will be provided.
To succeed in the role, you will have some or all the following:
Relevant Qualification at a minimum of SCQF Level 9 (e.g. Degree, Graduate Diploma/HND/SVQ)
Experience of working in a management role
Experience of working in a similar assessing role is desirable but not essential as full training will be offered.
Excellent time management and planning skills are required to manage a portfolio of candidates.
Strong customer service and relationship building skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using MS Office is essential, with experience using online portfolio systems desirable.
Other Benefits
Membership of the Local Government Pension/SPPA Scheme
Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
Opportunities for career progression and personal development
Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.
Who are we?
Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are.
How To Apply
About Us Dumfries & Galloway College
If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.
For further information, please contact Amy Strawbridge, Skills Delivery Team Leader for Work-Based Learning at or
Closing Date: 27th February 2026
What happens next?
Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing 9th March
What Else You Need To Know
If you're invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK - Right to Work Guidance.
If you're successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.
All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.