Engineering Skills Lead
Dumfries | £43,000-£48,000 per year depending on experience | Permanent
Other Benefits
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Up to 45 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
* Opportunities for career progression and personal development
* Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Savings and Employee Assistance Programme
What’s the Job?
We’re looking for an Engineering Skills Lead to join the Skills Delivery Team on a full-time permanent contract.
The Skills Delivery Team is responsible for delivering certificated and bespoke professional courses, SVQs, MAs and Open Learning courses in a college that aims to be one step ahead. The Work-based Learning team are a growing and evolving team that deliver SVQs and Modern Apprenticeships.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for an Engineering Skills Lead with a background in engineering and a qualified SVQ Assessor. The role will also be responsible for line management of engineering assessors, quality assurance, employer engagement and development of the provision to meet the needs of industry across the South of Scotland.
Required Skills & Experience
* Educated to SCQF Level 7 in a relevant engineering qualification
* Recent experience of working in an engineering role is essential
* Assessor qualification is essential
* Verification qualification desirable
* Excellent organisation and time management abilities
* Strong customer service, team working and relationship building skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific software/systems
* Adaptability to evolving digital opportunities and willingness to continuously improve digital competencies
Employment Conditions
Hybrid working will be considered. Employment will be conditional on the college receiving satisfactory references and background checks including the Disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences; all staff must become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme.
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