Assessor - Arboriculture and Horticulture

Work Based Assessor - Arboriculture and Horticulture

Capel Manor College has an exciting opportunity for a Work-Based Assessor in Horticulture / Arboriculture to join its apprenticeship team.

• Conduct interviews with prospective apprentices to determine suitable training pathways and identify organisational training needs.
• Plan, organise and undertake regular visits to apprentices in their workplaces to review progress, discuss learning experiences, handle documentation and address concerns related to their education.
• Organise and visit workplaces to ensure employers comply with course requirements and health and safety standards.
• Deliver classroom teaching for a Level 2 Work-Based Qualification, creating engaging activities, preparing lessons, providing feedback and marking assessments.
• Provide feedback to work‑based apprentices and employers from assessments and training plans, and liaise with tutors to ensure apprenticeship standards are met.

• Industry professional with experience in arboriculture and/or horticulture.
• Passion for land‑based learning and enthusiasm to share this passion with others.
• Ability to inspire apprentices of all abilities and demonstrate flexibility in responding to employer requests and rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London's environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land‑based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London's wildlife, national parks and green spaces.

Capel Manor College offers generous annual leave, a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP.

We are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. All staff members are expected to share and uphold this commitment.

The College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged. We may bring forward the closing date should we receive a sufficient level of interest.