About The Role

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Trainee Development Assessor, and find your superpower.

National Grid is hiring a Trainee Development Assessor. This position can be located in either Eakring, Tipton, or Taunton.

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 Apprenticeships Manager

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

• Plan and Coordinate: Take charge of planning, coordinating, and delivering apprentice progress reviews, ensuring effective ongoing assessment and support for each learner's Portfolio of Evidence.
• Maintain Documentation: Keep accurate, confidential, and up-to-date records on all learner reviews to track progress and outcomes.
• Provide Support: Offer confidential support to all learners, being aware of the escalation process for any risks or issues, and apply this knowledge when necessary.
• Manage Caseload: Carry a caseload and work independently, collaborating with various stakeholders to plan and coordinate activities effectively.
• Communicate Effectively: Utilise your strong communication and interpersonal skills to deliver engaging apprentice review briefings to National Grid apprentices.
• Data Management: Provide learner review data to stakeholders within agreed timelines to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Team Support: Assist the wider team by taking minutes at various meetings and monitoring team communication channels.
• Quality Improvement: Attend and contribute to learner quality improvement group meetings to enhance the apprenticeship experience.
• End Point Assessment Support: Support the end point assessment process for apprentices, including conducting gateway meetings and participating in final decision panels.

About You

• Impact-Driven: You possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference in the lives of our students.
• Organisational Skills: You have strong organisational skills and can thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Self-Motivated: You are resilient, self-motivated, and have excellent risk assessment, recording, and time-management abilities.
• Understanding of Young People: You have knowledge of the emotional and developmental needs of young people and can empathise with their experiences.
• Team Player: You work well as part of a team and take a flexible, professional approach to your responsibilities.
• Experience with Young People: You have experience working with students or young people, ideally in a mentoring or coaching capacity.
• Desirable Knowledge: Familiarity with the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework and experience in assessing, mentoring, or coaching apprentices is a plus.
• Presentation Skills: You have experience designing and delivering presentations and training to learners.
• Safeguarding Commitment: You are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in line with National Grid policies and the Keeping Children Safe in Education Government guidelines.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Salary: circa £34,000 – £38,000 per annum (dependent on location, capability, and experience).

Additional benefits:

• Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes
• Ongoing career development and support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave – so long as it is relevant to your role
• Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness
• Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare

More Information

• This role is offered on a Full-Time, Permanent basis.
• We are also offering hybrid /flexible working where travel to the office will be as per business need. This position can be located in either Eakring, Tipton, or Taunton.
• This role closes on June 11th however we strongly encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible.

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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.