Application Deadline: 6 March 2026
Department: Community and Professional Services
Location: Aberystwyth Campus
Compensation: £35,701 / year
Description
The Board of Directors of Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are committed to appointing the very best staff who achieve excellence in their work. Working to the values and behaviours that underpin the strategic plan and business of the institution, the College seeks staff that display creativity and innovation, whilst driving their own performance, and the performance of others, to provide the very best experience and service to learners.
The College is committed to delivering the highest standards of training and development through our work based learning contract, supporting the regions employers and employees to improve skills and meet the WG Regional Skills Priorities within a wide range of sectors. All activities linked to this role will involve extensive collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including employers, apprentices, faculties and central college teams. Effective employer engagement will form part of the role to promote the college's products and services.
The post holder must demonstrate initiative, good organisational skills and sound time management skills. The post holder will be expected to work to an agreed caseload and as such will be asked to work extensively off site to meet the demands of the role.
The post holder will be expected to work to a standard that will enable them to meet all of the key performance indicators set by the college.
Key Responsibilities
To plan, monitor and evaluate learner's progress against their framework;
To liaise with employers and learners on learner's progress;
To assist in the management of specified training in the work place and /or college and monitor the delivery of the learner programme;
To liaise with managers, teachers, assessors and learners to ensure effective completion and achievement of frameworks
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria:
NVQ Level 5 or equivalent (sector relevant)
GCSE English and Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
Assessor Awards (however training will be provided)
Relevant recent sector experience
Evidence of CPD that demonstrates engagement in activities to maintain up to date knowledge and skills of industry practices, products and equipment
Competence in the use of a range of IT systems and packages, including Google suite
Good communicator with diplomacy and tact
Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Good presentational skills
A current driving licence & ability to travel
Desirable Criteria:
IOSH Managing Safely
First Aid at Work
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 3/4 Essential
Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 3/4 Essential
Please see detailed language descriptions attached.
Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Benefits
You will receive 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 41 days holiday per year. You also receive an additional 4 days after 5 years service.
Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%.
Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site car parking
Online and instore retail discounts
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.
Visit our dedicated page to find out more.
Disability Confident
Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.