Automotive Assessor

Salary: £29,874 - £32,423 per annum

Cardiff and Vale College is one of the largest colleges in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality education and training that transforms lives and supports our region's economic growth.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Automotive Assessor to join our Work-Based Learning team.

About the role

You will be responsible for managing and assessing a caseload of learners undertaking automotive apprenticeship programmes, supporting them to achieve their qualifications, develop their skills and progress in their careers.

You will work closely with employers to ensure an outstanding learner experience, maintaining compliance with awarding body and contractual requirements while promoting work-based learning opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and assess a caseload of work-based learners
• Support learners to achieve their qualifications in a timely manner
• Monitor learner progress, carry out reviews and maintain accurate records
• Ensure compliance with awarding body, quality assurance and contractual requirements
• Engage with employers to support learner development and identify new opportunities
• Contribute to meeting team and organisational performance targets
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of delivery

About you

You will have:

• Relevant automotive industry experience
• A recognised Assessor qualification (e.g. TAQA, A1, D32/33)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience of supporting learners or apprentices (desirable)
• A commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment
• A flexible approach, with the ability to work across sites

A teaching qualification (e.g. CertEd/PGCE) or willingness to work towards is desirable.

Why work for us?

At Cardiff and Vale College, we are:

• Inspirational - we motivate and support our learners and staff to achieve their potential
• Inclusive - we celebrate diversity and work as one team
• Influential - we are ambitious and committed to making a difference

We offer excellent staff benefits, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation.

Additional information

This role will require travel and engagement with employers and learners across sites. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required

The closing date for completed applications 11th June 2026 at 11:59pm.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department at recruitment@cavc.ac.uk.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College's procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.