Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the region’s leading providers of education and training, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking working environment where staff can thrive and make meaningful change. Assessor/Trainer in Electrical Installations Full-time, Part-time & Hourly Paid opportunities available Are you an experienced electrician ready to share your skills and help shape the future of the electrical industry? The Faculty of Construction and Engineering is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Assessor/Trainer in Electrical Installations who brings real-world expertise and a passion for developing others. In this dynamic, hands-on role, your industry experience will play a vital part in delivering high-quality training. You’ll help maintain safe, well-organised workshops, prepare high-standard training materials, and ensure stock and equipment are ready to support outstanding practical learning. Working closely with teaching and support teams, you’ll guide learners throughout their journey, bringing your trade background into every session and helping students build the confidence and competence needed to succeed in modern industry. You’ll also deliver practical assessments and training sessions across our campuses, and occasionally in industry settings, supporting live projects and ensuring all activity meets the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance. If you’ve spent years on the tools and are ready to inspire others, this is your chance to step into a rewarding new chapter, where your experience truly matters. About the Role You will: Set high expectations for learner work, effort and behaviour. Contribute to continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment. Deliver high-quality training and practical assessments with engaging, relevant materials. Maintain safe, well-equipped workshops and ensure full compliance with regulations. Lead and support practical projects that deliver outstanding outcomes. Build and maintain strong professional partnerships with staff, learners and employers. Manage stock, equipment and ordering processes. Prepare resources efficiently and to an excellent standard. Actively participate in team meetings, working groups and committees. Maintain accurate documentation and records. Track learner progress with clear goals, reviews and feedback. Support the promotion and visibility of Electrical Installation programmes. Commit to ongoing professional development to enhance your practice. Essential Qualifications Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification (or equivalent). Assessor Award, or willingness to achieve during employment. NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or a valid ECS Gold Card. Essential Experience Significant hands-on industrial experience in the electrical sector. Supervisory experience or experience working directly with customers, clients or students. Experience training or assessing electrical subjects. If you meet the essential criteria, we encourage you to apply. Please ensure your CV clearly shows how you meet these requirements. Additional Information Please note: Internal applicants are not eligible for Skill Supplements. External applicants may receive these once they have successfully completed a six-month probationary period. We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.