Training Advisor & Assessor

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum doe

Location: East Kilbride with frequent local travel

Full Time | Permanent

Help Shape Scotland's Next Generation of Engineers

East Kilbride Group Training Association (EKGTA) has been supporting apprentices, employers and industry for more than 60 years.

We work with engineering employers across Scotland to develop skilled, capable and work-ready people through high-quality apprenticeship and workforce development programmes.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Training Advisor & Assessor to join our team and support apprentices and employers throughout the apprenticeship journey.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding position that combines learner support, workplace assessment, employer engagement and business development activities.

You will manage a caseload of apprentices, work closely with employers, conduct workplace assessments and reviews, support apprentice recruitment and help identify opportunities to enhance the services we provide.

As the primary contact for assigned employers and learners, you will play a key role in delivering excellent outcomes and maintaining EKGTA's reputation for quality.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and support a caseload of apprentices and learners.

Conduct workplace assessments and progress reviews.

Build strong relationships with employers.

Support apprenticeship recruitment and selection activities.

Promote learner achievement, progression and wellbeing.

Ensure compliance with awarding body and organisational requirements.

Identify workforce development opportunities and support business growth.

About You

You will have an engineering background together with a genuine passion for supporting people to develop their skills and careers. This could be from the Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Energy or Manufacturing sectors.

You will be organised, professional and confident working with both learners and employers, with the ability to build positive relationships and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Experience in apprenticeship delivery, assessment, training or mentoring would be advantageous as well as:

CAVA/A1

IQA qualification

Engineering apprenticeship completion

HNC/HND in Engineering discipline

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Generous Pension scheme.

Professional development opportunities.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Opportunity to work with leading engineering and manufacturing employers.

The chance to make a genuine difference to learners' careers and future opportunities.

If you are passionate about developing people and supporting engineering excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glasgow G74 4PP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Industrial engineering: 10 years (preferred)
• Training & development: 5 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person