Skills Assessor / Internal Verifier

Adecco are currently recruiting for a Policing Skills Assessor / Internal Verifier to work for North Wales Police at their headquarters in Colwyn Bay.

Please see the key points below:

• Full-Time - Monday to Friday
• 18.41 per hour
• Office working in Colwyn Bay

To carry out the role and responsibilities of a workplace Assessor / Internal Quality Assurer.

The role of an Assessor is to observe learners in their workplace, provide support and guidance by collecting evidence, assessing their abilities against the qualification learning outcomes and assessment criteria with a view to enabling them to gain their desired qualifications. Internal Quality Assurance role is to make informed judgments regarding the practice of and decisions made by an Assessor to maintain standards, quality assurance of qualifications and supporting individual's professional development as an Assessor

It is essential that the post-holder has the following:-

• Qualified to NVQ A1 Assessor and V1 Internal Verifier (NVQ4 equivalent).
• Current experience of assessing to NVQ standards, including effective management of candidate portfolios of evidence.
• Have current knowledge of diversity issues

Desirable

• Possess a PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector), Award in Education and Training, or equivalent Level 3 training qualification, and will work towards achievement of Level 4 Learning & Development Qualification.
• Have recognised leadership qualifications.
• The ability to travel across the Force area is required. Possession of a full driving licence may therefore assist with this
• Have current knowledge of diversity policies and procedures.
• The ability to research issues, analyse data, and draw well-considered conclusions.
• Excellent time management and problem solving skills are required
• Understanding of the Justice Sector Integrated Competency Framework
• Excellent communication skills with ability to persuade/influence personnel (internal and external) at all levels.
• Have occupational understanding of Police investigative techniques and procedures

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Co-ordinate and implement a structured approach to the workplace assessment. Ensure that the process are operating effectively and efficiently, devising and updating specific procedures and guidelines where required
• Undertake assessment and internal verification functions as required. Plan and undertake assessment activities, provide objective feedback and advice to support continuing development of competence and performance.
• Provide a point of contact facility, advising management and coaching staff as necessary in the requirements of workplace assessment procedures and aspects of quality assurance frameworks and strategies.
• Liaise with external organisations, internal stakeholders and influences over the workplace assessment process and future developments, ensuring due consideration is given to opportunities and threats to the workplace assessment process.
• To provide an environmental scanning and audit function to ensure that due consideration is given to opportunities and threats to the workplace assessment function. Gather sufficient information as directed for a strategic decision to be made.
• Assist in the development of the workplace assessment processes to ensure that it is kept up to date, reviewing and recommending upgrades and replacement as appropriate. Liaise with and QA delivery of work from internal and external contractors.
• Liaise with department heads and Human Resources as required, ensuring that workplace assessments are kept up to date and accurately reflect the Integrated Competency Framework.
• Maintain relevant records for internal and external verification.
• Prepare and deliver presentations across the Force area on a wide range of subjects relating to workplace assessment. Ref. 0054
• Implement a quantitative and qualitative QA monitoring protocol for the workplace assessment process ensuring consistency of reporting across the Force.
• Provide routine and ad hoc management data progress reports and analysis on workplace assessment and implementation at Force, divisional and departmental level To enable and inform effective decision making on a Force, divisional and departmental basis.
• To attend relevant meetings in Force and externally in line with the Coordinators direction.
• To adhere to and promote all North Wales Police policies including equal opportunities and Health & Safety.

Please note: due to Police Criteria you would need to have lived in the UK continuously for at least the last 5 years to apply for this post.

Any Offer is subject to Police Vetting.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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