Location
Ideally covering the London area (Oxfordshire to Central London) with mobile working, conducting onsite assessment visits at various construction sites nationally.

Hours
Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary
£47,973 per annum plus car allowance of £6,452 per annum and mobile working allowance of £580

About the Role
As a Vocational Assessor – Construction Plant Operations at CITB’s National Construction College, you will support the development of apprentices and adult learners by assessing their knowledge, skills, and behaviours to ensure they meet industry standards and awarding organisation requirements. You will manage a cohort of learners, guiding them through their apprenticeship journey towards successful End Point Assessment (EPA) and/or SVQ achievement. Your responsibilities will include conducting workplace assessments, supporting Apprenticeship Development Coaches and Officers during reviews, maintaining communication with employers, liaising with college instructors to align learning, and providing constructive feedback to learners. You will monitor learner progress using Learner Management Systems such as Aptem, promote the development of English, maths, digital and personal skills, participate in learner-at-risk processes, uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards, maintain strong industry relationships, and stay updated with industry and educational developments through continuous professional development (CPD).

Additional Information
The role requires occasional visits to CITB/NCC training colleges at NCC East in Bircham Newton and NCC Scotland in Glasgow. The post holder is eligible for either a company car or a car allowance subject to CITB’s Car Policy compliance.

Why Join CITB
At CITB, you will be part of a supportive team committed to building a skilled, inclusive, and resilient construction workforce. You will benefit from a dynamic working environment where your expertise makes a real impact.

Benefits
Free onsite lunch and parking at NCC sites, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 3 additional Christmas shutdown days, generous pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution, life assurance (4x salary), 2 paid volunteering days per year, 24/7 GP services, professional development and funded training qualifications, Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing Date
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the vacancy may close early. Early applications are encouraged.

Safer Recruitment
CITB is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults, children, and young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS with child barring check and a PVG. Candidates must be willing to undergo pre-employment vetting including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants must declare all convictions unless protected by current DBS filtering rules. Online searches may be conducted during shortlisting. It is a criminal offence for barred individuals to apply.

Work Location
In person

Experience
- Industry experience in a construction-related role within plant operations
- Excellent knowledge of current industry practices
- Experience in apprenticeship delivery (desirable)

About You
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Ability to maintain strong relationships with industry professionals and stakeholders
- Commitment to safeguarding and health & safety standards

Qualifications
- Level 2 qualification relevant to Plant Operations
- Specialist licence to practice qualifications (e.g. CPCS, NPORS)
- Assessor Awards or willingness to achieve within one year
- Level 2 or above in English and maths
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- Level 3 teaching qualification or willingness to achieve within one year (desirable)
- Higher-level construction-related qualification (desirable)
- Level 5 teaching qualification (desirable)