Electrical Training Officer – North West Region

Electrical Training Officer (North West Region)

Location: Home based with region travel (Preston/Lancashire area)

Salary: Up to £37,500  depending on skills and experience

Are you an experienced electrician? Are you ready to trade tools for a rewarding career that impacts lives? Join JTL, a registered Charity and the UK’s leading training provider, and become an Electrical Training Officer supporting the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the provision of a high-quality assessment and support service within an agreed area in support of the Regional Business Plan including the effective management of apprentice caseloads.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Working with all employers to source appropriate new apprentice placements and book college places. Ensuring at the point of recruitment, that employers are fully aware of their responsibilities and JTL assessment requirements.
• To work with schools and careers services to promote the career opportunities provided by JTL as appropriate to the audience
• To carry out apprentice reviews and validating skills gap analyses to make sure initial assessments are accurate and the candidate is registered on the correct pathway.
• To ensure Pre-Placement Vetting for new and existing employers is completed in line with JTL procedures.
• To follow policy related to safeguarding and Prevent and ensure concerns are reported promptly using the correct process.
• Carrying out assessment of evidence against National Occupational Standards (NOS) in line with Company and Awarding Organisation requirements and current TAQA standards.
• Giving constructive feedback and setting SMART targets.
• Setting indicative gateway timescales, based on the outcomes of initial assessment and the setting of achievable learning objectives.
• Supporting in the timely submission and mapping of evidence (VARCS).
• Undertaking pre-EPA training and confirming apprentice readiness for end point assessment at gateway.
• Identifying apprentices at risk of non-completion and arranging appropriate interventions.
• Work alongside the monitoring team to proactively engage with all customers and respond to any relevant queries or issues raised by employers, learners or related parties in a timely and professional manner.
• To foster good working relationships with external parties assisting with industry events when required and maximise promotion of JTL’s products and services.
• To maintain CPD in line with Awarding Organisation requirements and current TAQA standards.

Person specification

Essential requirements:

• Qualified Electrician, NVQ Level 3, recognised Apprenticeship or equivalent, Electrotechnical NVQ3, Certificate in Electrical Installation Theory and Practice level 3.
• Verifiable industry experience as a qualified operative/practitioner.
• Current IET wiring regulations (e.g.18^th Edition) or willingness to upskill on appointment.
• GCSE English & maths A-C, 9-4, NVQ level 2, O’Level A-D or equivalent.

Desirable requirements:

• Recognised Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Managing Safely)
• Assessor qualifications (D32, D33, A1 or TAQA)
• 2391 or equivalent Testing and Inspection qualification
• Working knowledge of the building services engineering and related industries

At JTL, we believe in nurturing not only our apprentices, but also our employees. We offer a rewarding career path, excellent benefits, and a culture that values your individuality.

An Enhanced DBS check is required.

Ready to make a difference and build a fulfilling career? Apply today!