Vocational Assessor

1 week ago

Blackpool, United Kingdom DWP Full time

DWP. Digital with purpose.


Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
  • Are you an experienced vocational assessor with a passion for driving quality and upholding standards?
  • Can you lead a team of assessors to support multiple delegates through complex accreditation processes?
  • Do you want to be at the forefront of ensuring the future capabilities and standards of DWP's digital teams?

DWP Digital is transforming the way government works. We're hiring the best digital talent to work in agile, multidisciplinary teams and deliver better public products and services.

We're looking for a Vocational Assessor Business Manager to lead a team of assessors as they guide and support delegates through the Service Standards Accreditation Programme.

If you want to be part of our expert community, and help transform government services for millions of users, click apply now to start an application.

Delivering with People.

As a Vocational Assessor, you will:

  • Leading the accreditation programme and qualification ensuring compliance with awarding body requirements.
  • Leading a team of vocational assessors, supporting delegates through the accreditation programme, applying different methods and approaches to validate assessor competence and quality of support provided.
  • Developing, maintaining and implementing policies and procedures of the accreditation programme.
  • Identifying issues with the progression of delegates/trainee assessors, content of the accreditation and quality of the assessors and intervening appropriately where necessary.
  • Assessing delegates' progress and likely consequences of assessment outcomes, utilising analysis of available information and evidence of delegate development to tailor support as required.
  • Formulating authoritative and expert advice for assessors seeking continuous professional development opportunities and other professions looking for direction.
  • Building and maintaining collaborative, constructive and productive engagement with stakeholders, to deliver quality outcomes.
  • Having proven leadership skills, experience of line management and ability to work remotely with minimum supervision.

Your essential skills and experience:

  • Experience of supporting and assessing delegates through their learning journey.
  • Substantial experience in delivering vocational qualifications.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills.
  • Strong Interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all management levels.
  • A proven ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and with competing priorities.

Details. Wages. Perks.

You'll be based in your choice of one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

We also have all the tools and tech to work flexibly. We operate a hybrid working model, with some time at home and some time in the office.

We offer competitive pay of up to £43,347 per annum.

You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.9%, worth up to £12,525 a year.

You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 over time.

Plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi leave.

We have a benefits package built around your work-life balance, which includes:

  • Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days
  • Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Time off for volunteering and charitable giving
  • Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
  • Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
  • Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket
  • Working in an award-winning environment and culture
  • Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities

Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs .

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