Internal Quality Assurance Verifier

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Location: You will be based in one of our UK Training Centres at Thatcham or Perth

Salary: £44,195 - £50,611 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As an Internal Quality Assurance Verifier, you'll play a pivotal role in managing the Quality Assurance of training and assessments within our training centres, overseeing externally accredited qualifications such as Streetworks (NRSWA) Training and technical apprenticeships. The main responsibilities of the role include:

- Coordinating and monitoring assessments carried out at our training centres and other business locations ensuring that the qualification scheme and awarding body requirements are implemented consistently by the assessment teams.

- Maintaining accurate reports and records of verification activity to allow for auditing by the external verifier and providing appropriate information and records to the external verifier to demonstrate that the Quality Assurance requirements of the awards are met.

- Liaising with awarding body external verifiers and auditors in maintaining accreditation as an approved provider of training and assessment for the centre fulfilling the role of centre coordinator.

- Arranging assessor standardisation reviews and observations as well as maintaining records of standardisation evidence for external verification.

- Supporting in the development of and ensure compliance with assessment plans and procedures for the completion of power apprenticeship End Point Assessments with evidence collated for external review panels or auditors. You will work with the technical training managers to implement and maintain the same standards of compliance for internally awarded certifications, as for externally accredited qualifications.

As Internal Quality Assurance Verifier, you'll need to have sufficient occupational and technical competence to carry out the role and be confirmed as competent by any associated awarding bodys external verifier. You'll be able to operate within the safety culture and values of SSE and be able to promote these across the team so good communication skills are essential. You'll have good technical knowledge that can support the assessing and verification process for all required qualifications and be flexible to travel regularly within the UK to our delivery locations to monitor training and assessment activity.

To be considered for this role, we would also love you to have:

- Vocational experience working within the Power or Utilities Sector, including working on the highway.

- Experience in Quality Assurance and verification of accredited qualifications including auditing.

- Hold or be working towards a Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice and a Level 3 Award in Education and Training as well as NRSWA Supervisor Units.

- Proficiency in the use of IT equipment and Microsoft packages to maintain records and produce reports with a focus on sustainable ways of working to maximise the use of digital systems.

- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team, adapting to a changing workload and be able to prioritise tasks effectively.

SSE Human Resources is made up of several operational and specialist teams who strive to help the business to design, develop and deliver their people strategies. We partner with the business to provide expert advice on all people matters, enabling them to get the best out of their teams and equip them to meet the changing demands of our business now, and in the future.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on 01738 351671.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.