Geospatial Surveying Apprenticeship Trainer

Zenith People are looking to recruit an experienced Geospatial Surveying Apprenticeship Trainer. The role is to deliver high‑quality teaching and learning for the Level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician apprenticeship, both face‑to‑face and remotely. Manage a caseload of learners and employers, ensuring timely achievement and progression. Support the raising of standards in line with strategic objectives and the technical demands of the geospatial sector. Role responsibilities and requirements To deliver high‑quality teaching and learning sessions that will stimulate learning appropriate to learner needs covering topics including: Surveying principles and techniques Use of GNSS, total stations, and laser scanners Data collection, processing, and geospatial software (e.g. AutoCAD, GIS) Health & safety in field environments Mapping, cartography, and spatial data interpretation Prepare lesson plans and schemes of learning that meet the apprenticeship standard and reflect current industry practices. Use initial assessments to tailor learning for apprentices with varying levels of technical experience. Liaise with employers to ensure training reflects real‑world surveying tasks and supports business needs. Monitor learner progress and provide feedback on technical skills, portfolio development, and EPA readiness. Data accuracy and validation Site preparation and equipment calibration Understanding of geospatial ethics and data security Promote Maths and English in context (e.g. coordinate systems, scale, measurement conversions). Liaise with employers at reviews on the development of training programmes to satisfy employer requirements and add value to learners. Monitor learner progress to ensure learning continues and learners achieve in a timely manner. Support the achievement of KPI’s, business performance, and contractual targets for learner retention and success rates. Ensure compliance with awarding body and Ofsted requirements, including IQA and audit readiness. Act on feedback from teaching observations, employers, peers, or other review processes. Provide impartial advice and guidance on career progression within the geospatial sector (e.g. moving into GIS analysis, land surveying, or civil engineering roles). Promote Safeguarding, Prevent, British Values, and EDI in all sessions. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of geospatial technologies and industry developments (e.g. drone surveying, BIM integration). Attend monthly caseload reviews and contribute to internal and external audits. Deliver commercial or CPD training in geospatial topics if required. Provide a high level of customer service to all learners and parties contacting the business. Have experience delivering vocational qualifications to groups of learners and individuals from a range of backgrounds. Ensuring learners’ work is marked in a timely manner (weekly). Design and deliver core skills and any fundable or commercial training as and when required. Hold a full teaching qualification – PGCE, PCET, DTLLS, Recognised Assessor award: D32/D33, A1, TAQA or CAVA. Industry experience in land surveying, geospatial data collection, or mapping technologies. Be proficient in AutoCAD, GIS software, and surveying equipment. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally at all levels. Experience of unsupervised working and using own initiative. Experience of online learning and assessment platforms. The ability to work in a target‑oriented environment and achieve required measures of success and quality. Understand different learning styles/needs and how to differentiate through various teaching methods. Be able to motivate self and learners. Be willing to work flexible hours and locations as required, be committed and enthusiastic. Excellent organisational, IT and administrative skills. Full, clean driving licence and use of a vehicle must be flexible with travel. (Business insurance is compulsory). To believe in and demonstrate values and team charter behaviours. #J-18808-Ljbffr