Coach and Assessor in Agriculture and Countryside Apprenticeships
Salary Negotiable
Full-Time 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Are you passionate about agricultural education and supporting the next generation of countryside professionals? Bishop Burton College is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Coach and Assessor in Agriculture and Countryside Apprenticeships to join our Services to Business department.
In this role, you'll take the lead on employer engagement within the sector, delivering high-quality training, learning, and formative assessment to apprentices. You will play a key role in supporting learners to excel in their roles, achieve apprenticeship standards, and build rewarding careers in agriculture and countryside management.
You'll work closely with employers to build strong partnerships, enhance business development, and grow apprenticeship opportunities. This is a dynamic role where you'll combine your industry expertise with teaching and mentoring to make a lasting impact.
We're looking for a dedicated professional with a relevant Agricultural qualification at Level 4 or above, and a minimum of three years' experience in the agricultural or countryside industry. The ideal candidate will hold a teaching or assessor qualification, or be willing to work towards one, and will demonstrate strong communication skills along with a commitment to maintaining high standards in education and training.
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Bishop Burton/Riseholme College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
* Teachers Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
* 50 days holiday including annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays, all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free car parking
* A range of on-site catering facilities
* Optional health cash plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
* Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
* Career development opportunities
* Free will writing service
* Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
* Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
* Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Sunday 22nd June
Interview date: Wednesday 25th June 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. #J-18808-Ljbffr