Description
Are you passionate about developing talent and supporting learners to succeed in the workplace?
Join our dedicated Work Based Learning (WBL) team as a Training Advisor / Assessor and help shape the future of apprenticeships across Wales.
At Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion, we are committed to delivering excellence. In partnership with the B-WBL consortium, we work closely with local employers to provide high-quality apprenticeship programmes that meet both learner and industry needs.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to play a key role in developing the next generation of skilled professionals.
Key Responsibilities
As a Training Advisor / Assessor, you will:
* Guide apprentices through their learning journey, ensuring high levels of achievement, progress and engagement.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with learners, employers, teaching staff and awarding bodies.
* Deliver and assess vocational qualifications, conduct regular reviews, and ensure all programme KPIs are met.
* Manage apprenticeship progress using our digital systems and ensure full compliance with Welsh Government and awarding body standards.
This role is vital to ensuring a positive and impactful experience for every apprentice.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria:
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant vocational area.
* GCSE English and Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level Equivalent
* Competency in the use of a range of IT systems
* Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
Desirable Criteria:
* Assessor Awards (if not held, to be achieved within 12 months of post start date)
* IOSH Managing Safely
* First Aid at Work
* Evidence of CPD that demonstrates engagement in activities
Welsh Language Requirements:
* Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 2 - Essential
* Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 2 - Essential
(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.
Coleg Sir Gâr was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. In 2013 it became Coleg Sir Gar Ltd, a company within the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Group, and part of a regional Dual Sector University. The College has an annual turnover of over £35m and employs around 800 staff.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.
The College is based in South West Wales and has seven main campuses at Llanelli (Graig), Carmarthen (Pibwrlwyd and Jobs Well), Ammanford, Llandeilo (Gelli Aur), Aberystwyth and Cardigan. The College is also home to Carmarthen School of Art which has its origins dating back to 1854.
Inspiring Learners
Fulfilling Potential
Achieving Excellence