About the Role

We have x2 fantastic opportunities to join our team as a Trainee Development Assessor on either a 12 Month FTC or Full Time, Permanent basis!

You will be committed to the development and performance of National Grid learners by planning and delivering progress reviews to ensure learners are progressing and performing to required standards.

This role will work collaboratively with the Development Programmes and wider HR Teams and business coordinators to ensure learners have the support in place.

The role will sit within the Development Programmes team, reporting to the Apprentice Manager

Please state on your application if you are interested in either the Permanent, 12 Month FTC or both

As you will be working with employees aged between 16 and 18, we will require a DBS check to be undertaken by the successful applicant at the Enhanced level.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of apprentice progress reviews, providing effective on-going assessment of progress, advice, and review of Portfolio of Evidence.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up to date documentation on all learner reviews.
• Provide confidential support for all learners and have an awareness of the escalation process for any risks or issues, applying this where necessary.
• Carry a caseload and work on your own initiative, working with various stakeholders to plan and coordinate.
• Be a highly self-motivated individual with proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Deliver apprentice review briefings to National Grid apprentices.
• Provide learner review data to stakeholders within agreed timescales.
• Support wider team by minute taking at various meetings.
• Monitor team communication channels.
• Attend and partake in learner quality improvement group meetings.
• Support the end point assessment process for apprentices, including carrying out gateway meetings and attending final decision panels.

About You

• Acquire the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students.
• Proficiency in organisational skills with proven ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressured environment.
• Self-motivated and resilient, with excellent risk assessment, recording and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of adolescence and emotional / developmental needs of young people.
• Skills in empathy, understanding and listening.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to take a flexible, professional approach.
• Experience of working with students or young people.
• A knowledge of the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework is desirable.
• Experience of assessing, mentoring or coaching apprentices is desirable, ideally coming from an existing teaching or training background.
• Experience designing and delivering presentations and training to learners.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons in line with National Grid Electricity Transmission policies and the Keeping Children Safe in Education Government guidelines and experience in this area is desirable.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with National Grid policies and the Keeping Children Safe in Education Government guidelines and experience in this area is desirable.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary offering up to £38,973 dependent on capability.

• An annual performance bonus.
• A generous pension scheme, double matched up to 6% of your salary each month.
• 26 days’ annual leave, plus eight statutory days and an option to buy extra holiday days.
• Life insurance – 10 x annual salary
• Generous family friendly policies and family care benefits
• Access to numerous apps which support health, fitness, and wellbeing.

Interviews will be held w/c 13th January 2025

Further Information

• The x2 roles are offered on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract and Full Time Permanent basis
• Location: We are also offering hybrid working in which we envisage you will spend on average up to 3 days at the Eakring office.

Interviews will be held w/c 13th January 2025

This role closes on Monday 6th January 2025 however we strongly encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible. Applications will be actively reviewed and processed prior to the deadline.

About Us

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. And whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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