Job Overview
VQ Assessor – Aeronautical Engineering
35 hours per week
Permanent
Ayr Campus
£36,966 per annum
Reference: REQ01036
Who we are
Ayrshire College are currently looking to recruit a VQ Assessor – Aeronautical Engineering, to join our established Work Based Assessment Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join an organisation which makes a valuable economic and social contribution to Ayrshire and its employers. As a VQ Assessor you will support the delivery of work based and vocational qualifications through assessing, verifying, and monitoring Scottish and National Vocational Qualification (S/NVQ) students. If you can use your extensive knowledge and experience of the aeronautical engineering sector to inspire and support others to achieve their qualifications and career goals, this could be the role for you.
Responsibilities
* Support delivery of work based and vocational qualifications through assessing, verifying, and monitoring S/NVQ students.
* Develop effective partnerships with external employers and commercial organisations.
* Provide mentoring support and guidance to inspire learners to achieve their qualifications and career goals.
* Act as a knowledge leader in the aeronautical engineering sector.
Qualifications
* Educated to HNC/SVQ level 3, SCQF level 7 or equivalent within a relevant subject area.
* Comprehensive experience of the aeronautical engineering sector.
* Experience of assessing, verifying vocational and work-based qualifications is preferred, although training can be given.
How to apply
To apply for the post, please visit https://careers.ayrshire.ac.uk/. The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 12 April 2026. If you require any assistance, contact the HR team at ayrshirecollegecareers@ayrshire.ac.uk.
Contact
Informal enquiries to Stuart Millar, Head of Employer Engagement & Innovation, stuart.millar@ayrshire.ac.uk.
Additional Information
For further information on the candidate we are looking for, please refer to the Person Specification.
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