About the role

We’re looking for a Substation Assessor/Trainer to join our Global Technical Training team.

Reporting into the Safety and Substations Training Manager, you will play a vital role in assessing apprentices against apprenticeship standards, ensuring compliance with funding obligations, and working closely with the technical training team.

You’ll conduct End Point Assessments to determine the apprentices' competency and readiness to enter the industry as a qualified professional, carry out apprentice reviews to ensure that they are meeting their learning objectives and perform on-site observations to assess performance identifying areas of improvement and giving constructive feedback.

Occasionally you may be asked to offer emergency training support to the technical training team, if needed by the wider team.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future workforce of the electricity transmission industry in the UK.

The role will be based at our Eakring Training Centre but we offer hybrid working where you can expect to be in the office one day per week with the remainder from home or observing at sites.

What we're looking for

• Solid understanding of apprenticeship standards and relevant regulations within the electricity transmission sector in the UK. (Training can be given)
• Proven experience in assessing apprentices against apprenticeship standards and conducting End Point Assessments. (Training can be given)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage effectively with apprentices, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, ensuring timely completion of assessments, reviews, and documentation.
• Proficient in using assessment tools, technology, and software applications for efficient assessment processes.
• Knowledge of funding obligations and experience in accurately recording and reporting assessment data.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Relevant industry qualifications and certifications in electricity transmission or related fields are desirable.

What we can offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £49,000 – £62,000 (Reviewed annually) dependent on capability and experience
• A company car
• Annual performance incentive
• Access to private medical insurance for you and your family
• A generous pension scheme - we double match your contribution up to 12%.
• 26 days’ annual leave plus the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year.
• Life insurance – 10 x annual salary
• Flexible benefits (National Grid Share Incentive Plan, Salary Sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity plus many more)
• Ongoing career development and support - Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role
• Access to a range of further benefits covering wellbeing, family care, charity involvement

Further information

The closing date for this vacancy is 14 April 2024. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.#LI-SC1 #LI-HYBRID

About us

National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.

In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.