We are seeking an experienced and learner‑focused Rural Skills Apprenticeship Assessor to assess and support apprentices across land‑based and rural apprenticeship standards including Horticulture. The role is central to ensuring apprentices make substantial and sustained progress in developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) required to successfully complete their apprenticeship, achieve well at end-point assessment and progress to sustained employment.
The successful candidate will have a breadth of land-based skills and knowledge. Preference will be given to applicants who have horticulture qualifications and experience. The candidate will be required to contribute directly to the quality of curriculum, teaching and training, ensuring apprenticeship delivery is consistently and effectively implemented, and results in strong apprentice outcomes and destinations.
The role will require you to work closely with employers, such as The National Trust, to harness excellent employer relations. The assessor role supports the whole apprenticeship journey from identifying apprenticeship vacancies, the sign up process, ongoing apprenticeship reviews, training and monitoring of apprentices and completion of health and safety documents.
A comprehensive package of employee benefits is in place including a competitive salary, above average holiday entitlement, eligibility to join a defined benefit pension scheme with excellent financial contributions.
We offer a friendly, honest and respectful working environment and actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We take a supportive approach to staff training and development, both personally and professionally.
HLNSC is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding including the Prevent Duty, and promoting the welfare of all learners. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Visit our website at www.hlnsc.ac.uk, email HR at [email protected], or telephone 01691 688012 for job descriptions and application forms.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Andrew Brown at [email protected].
Closing date- 30th June 2026 12:00pm.
