Trainee Development Assessor
Job Introduction
We’re looking for a Trainee Development Assessor to join our supportive and collaborative Technical Training team in Tipton.
In this role, you’ll review and guide our Craft apprentices—including Fitting, Overhead Lines and Cable Jointing—throughout their apprenticeship journey, helping them grow, succeed and build essential skills for their future careers. Although the job title includes “Trainee”, this is not a trainee role; instead, you’ll be responsible for assessing and supporting our trainees as they progress through their programmes.
This position offers genuine flexibility, giving you full ownership of your diary and the freedom to balance home and office working. You’ll typically be in the Tipton office two days per week, with the rest of your time spent working remotely or out in the field. You’ll oversee a region across the West Midlands and occasionally support apprentice inductions at our Taunton training centre.
You’ll be joining a collaborative, friendly team where knowledge-sharing and professional development are part of our culture. We’ll support your ongoing CPD and provide opportunities for further training to help you continue developing your own skills.
Main Responsibilities
Responsibilities
As a Trainee Development Assessor, you’ll play a key role in guiding and supporting our apprentices throughout their training journey. Your responsibilities will include:
About
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and committed to helping apprentices thrive. To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
We’re looking for a Trainee Development Assessor to join our supportive and collaborative Technical Training team in Tipton.
In this role, you’ll review and guide our Craft apprentices—including Fitting, Overhead Lines and Cable Jointing—throughout their apprenticeship journey, helping them grow, succeed and build essential skills for their future careers. Although the job title includes “Trainee”, this is not a trainee role; instead, you’ll be responsible for assessing and supporting our trainees as they progress through their programmes.
This position offers genuine flexibility, giving you full ownership of your diary and the freedom to balance home and office working. You’ll typically be in the Tipton office two days per week, with the rest of your time spent working remotely or out in the field. You’ll oversee a region across the West Midlands and occasionally support apprentice inductions at our Taunton training centre.
You’ll be joining a collaborative, friendly team where knowledge-sharing and professional development are part of our culture. We’ll support your ongoing CPD and provide opportunities for further training to help you continue developing your own skills.
Main Responsibilities
Responsibilities
As a Trainee Development Assessor, you’ll play a key role in guiding and supporting our apprentices throughout their training journey. Your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing and supporting apprentices across our Craft pathways, ensuring they stay on track and receive the guidance they need to succeed.
- Planning, delivering and recording progress reviews, making sure each apprentice is meeting performance standards and developing the skills required for their role.
- Maintaining accurate documentation, including progress reports, review notes and assessment records, ensuring all information is kept up to date and compliant.
- Collaborating with key stakeholders, such as the Development Programmes Team and HR colleagues, to ensure learners receive the right support at the right time.
- Championing apprentice welfare, promoting a positive learning environment and ensuring all activity aligns with National Grid policies and safeguarding expectations.
- Completing high‑quality course reports and assessment documentation, providing clear, thorough feedback that supports each apprentice’s continued growth.
About
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and committed to helping apprentices thrive. To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
- Knowledge of apprenticeships, including apprenticeship standards, assessment processes and employer expectations.
- Strong organisation and time‑management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
- A self‑motivated, resilient approach, with excellent risk‑assessment and record‑keeping abilities.
- An understanding of adolescent development and the emotional needs of young people aged 16–18.
- Excellent empathy, listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build supportive and professional relationships.
- Experience working with apprentices or young people, ideally in an educational, training or pastoral setting.
- The ability to manage a personal caseload efficiently, meeting required timescales and performance targets.
- A clear commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, in line with National Grid policies and government guidance.
- Knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
- Experience reviewing, mentoring or coaching apprentices, ideally gained within a teaching, training or development role.
- Experience in designing and delivering presentations or training to groups of learners.
- Previous experience working within a safeguarding or welfare‑related context.
About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.