ET Trainee Development Assessor

About The Role

At National Grid we keep people connected and society moving. But its 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 dont 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 two Trainee Development Assessors. This position can be located in either Eakring Warwick Tipton or Taunton.

We have 2 fantastic opportunities to join our team as Trainee Development Assessors 1 on a Full Time Permanent basis and 1 on an 8-12month fixed term contract for maternity leave.

Please note this is not a trainee tole this role is reviewing our trainees whilst they are partaking in our apprenticeship schemes.

The role will sit within the Apprenticeships team reporting to the Apprenticeship Specialist.

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 Youll Do

The ET Trainee Development Assessor at National Grid is responsible for reviewing and supporting apprentices throughout their training journey.

This role involves planning and delivering progress reviews to ensure that apprentices are meeting performance standards while also maintaining accurate documentation of their progress.

The Assessor will collaborate with various stakeholders including the Development Programmes and HR Teams to provide the necessary support for learners.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in fostering the development of young apprentices ensuring their educational needs are met and promoting their overall welfare in accordance with National Grid policies.

About You

• 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 reviewing mentoring or coaching apprentices is desirable ideally coming from an existing teaching or training background.
• Experience designing and delivering presentations and training to learners.
• 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 Youll Get

• Competitive Salary: circaper 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 Warwick Eakring Tipton or Taunton.
• This role closes on August 29th 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.