Vocational Learning and Assessment Officer (Life Sciences)
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,655 to £37,833 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | (Please note that the successful candidate without an assessor qualification will initially be appointed to the role of Trainee Vocational Learning & Assessment Officer with a salary range of £31,681 - £33,663 pro-rata p.a. until assessor qualification is obtained. Salary placement will be depending on industry qualifications and experience of the applicant). |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Dunfermline, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife College |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | LK234 |
Summary
7 Hours Per week
About the Role
Join our dynamic team in assessing candidates at SCQF Level 7 & 8, for a set of work based/college candidates, providing crucial support and advice to candidates to help them gather and present a portfolio that meets the performance criteria and evidence requirements of their vocational qualifications.
You will play a key role in the continuous development and improvement of the vocational learning programmes, ensuring they align with industry best practice and standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Induction and Training
• Assessment Design and Execution
• Mentorship and Support
• Record Keeping & Reporting
• Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Industry Engagement and Partnership
• Professional Development and Networking
• Contribution to Curriculum Teams
Qualifications
• Essential:
o SVQ Level 4 in the relevant vocational area
Or
o Appropriate qualifications as laid down by the relevant awarding bodies and requirements of the industry
o Possession of Assessor and Verifier awards (should you not hold these qualifications you should be willing to work towards).
Experience
• Essential:
o Proven relevant up to date industry / work-based experience in a laboratory or science industry
o Experience in delivering vocational training and education within a relevant industry sector.
o Proven ability to develop and adapt learning materials to meet the needs of candidates and industry standards
o Familiarity with the standards and requirements of relevant awarding bodies and experience in applying these standards in assessments.
o Familiarity with quality assurance processes for maintaining compliance with educational standards and external verification requirements.
• Desirable:
o Demonstrable experience in conducting assessments and evaluations within a vocational or educational setting
o Experience in mentoring or coaching individuals, particularly in educational or workplace settings.
o Proven track record of supporting candidates through the completion of qualifications or training programmes.
o Experience in acting as an internal verifier or similar role to ensure the quality and integrity of educational assessments and outcomes.
Skills and Attributes
• Ability to clearly articulate instructions, feedback, and concepts to candidates, employers, and colleagues.
• Effective, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to proactively identify and solve problems using own initiative.
• Flexibility to adapt teaching and assessment methods to different candidates and environments.
About the Role
Join our dynamic team in assessing candidates at SCQF Level 7 & 8, for a set of work based/college candidates, providing crucial support and advice to candidates to help them gather and present a portfolio that meets the performance criteria and evidence requirements of their vocational qualifications.
You will play a key role in the continuous development and improvement of the vocational learning programmes, ensuring they align with industry best practice and standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Induction and Training
• Assessment Design and Execution
• Mentorship and Support
• Record Keeping & Reporting
• Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Industry Engagement and Partnership
• Professional Development and Networking
• Contribution to Curriculum Teams
Qualifications
• Essential:
o SVQ Level 4 in the relevant vocational area
Or
o Appropriate qualifications as laid down by the relevant awarding bodies and requirements of the industry
o Possession of Assessor and Verifier awards (should you not hold these qualifications you should be willing to work towards).
Experience
• Essential:
o Proven relevant up to date industry / work-based experience in a laboratory or science industry
o Experience in delivering vocational training and education within a relevant industry sector.
o Proven ability to develop and adapt learning materials to meet the needs of candidates and industry standards
o Familiarity with the standards and requirements of relevant awarding bodies and experience in applying these standards in assessments.
o Familiarity with quality assurance processes for maintaining compliance with educational standards and external verification requirements.
• Desirable:
o Demonstrable experience in conducting assessments and evaluations within a vocational or educational setting
o Experience in mentoring or coaching individuals, particularly in educational or workplace settings.
o Proven track record of supporting candidates through the completion of qualifications or training programmes.
o Experience in acting as an internal verifier or similar role to ensure the quality and integrity of educational assessments and outcomes.
Skills and Attributes
• Ability to clearly articulate instructions, feedback, and concepts to candidates, employers, and colleagues.
• Effective, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to proactively identify and solve problems using own initiative.
• Flexibility to adapt teaching and assessment methods to different candidates and environments.
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