Cardiff and Vale College is seeking to appoint an Engineering Electrical Assessor / IQA to join our Work-Based Learning team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to support apprentices in developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for successful careers within the electrical engineering sector. Working closely with employers and apprentices, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality assessment and internal quality assurance activities that support outstanding learner outcomes.
As both an Assessor and IQA, you will be responsible for supporting apprentices throughout their programme, monitoring progress, carrying out workplace assessments and ensuring the quality and consistency of assessment practice across the provision.
You will manage a caseload of apprentices, carrying out workplace assessments, progress reviews and learner support activities to ensure learners remain on track to achieve their qualifications and fulfil their potential.
You will work closely with employers to build strong partnerships, maintain high levels of learner engagement and support the ongoing development of apprenticeship opportunities. You will provide guidance and feedback to learners, maintain accurate records and ensure all activity complies with awarding organisation and contractual requirements.
In addition, you will undertake Internal Quality Assurance activities, supporting quality improvement across the provision and ensuring assessment practice meets awarding organisation standards and requirements.
You will also contribute to the development of learners' literacy, numeracy and digital skills and support the continued growth and success of the College's Work-Based Learning programmes.
You will be an experienced engineering professional with strong occupational competence in electrical engineering and a passion for supporting the development of future talent within the industry.
You will hold a relevant Level 3 technical qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent industrial experience within the occupational area being assessed. You will also possess a recognised assessor qualification such as TAQA Level 3, A1, D32/D33 and hold the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, experience of working towards targets and an ability to build effective relationships with learners, employers and colleagues. You will be confident using digital systems, maintaining accurate records and using performance data to support learner achievement and programme quality.
A flexible and proactive approach is essential, together with a full driving licence, access to your own vehicle and appropriate business insurance, as travel forms an important part of the role. Welsh language skills would be advantageous.
At Cardiff and Vale College, our vision is to be Inspirational, Inclusive and Influential. We are committed to transforming lives by unlocking potential and developing skills, providing sector-leading education and training across the region.
Joining CAVC means becoming part of a supportive and ambitious organisation where learner success, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development of skilled engineers while supporting employers across Wales to meet their workforce needs.
The closing date for completed applications is 30th July 2026 at 11:59pm.
To find out more about Cardiff and Vale College, visit www.cavc.ac.uk. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the Recruitment Team at
[email protected].
Applications must be submitted using the Cardiff and Vale College application form. The College welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if you would like the interview and assessment process to be conducted in Welsh.
All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot commence until a satisfactory and up-to-date DBS check has been received. The College's Procedure for the Suitability of Ex-Offenders for Employment is available upon request.
Please note that some roles may require registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). Where this applies, employment will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the appropriate registration.
Employment with Cardiff and Vale College is also subject to satisfactory references. Before employment can commence, the College must receive two references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted following appointment.
These checks form part of our pre-employment requirements and must be satisfactorily completed before employment can commence.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the learners and communities we serve. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to the recruitment, development and retention of disabled people, ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
