We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Training Advisor – Engineering

Closing date: 04/04/2023

Reference: REQ104251

22.2 hours / Permanent

27,344 - 29,439 *

Aberystwyth

*All salary values are pro-rata.

About the role

Lifelong Learning and Skills is seeking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated individual to:

  • deliver high quality tuition and assessment in a specialism and related subjects across the appropriate Curriculum Range
  • to comply with all Ceredigion County Council and HCT Policies and Procedures
  • to undertake all duties in line with the Health & Safety Policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate
  • to comply with individual and corporate responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and for Child Safeguarding and Vulnerable Adults
  • to take responsibility for course/ personal tutorship and assist with the welfare, guidance, counselling and induction of learners, as required
  • to oversee and take responsibility for practical projects both internal and external to HCT and visits to alternative venues

    In exchange for your skills and interest, we will offer in return the opportunity to work in a forward thinking and ambitious organisation located in an area recognised for its stunning landscapes ad beaches. Furthermore, you will have:

    • from 26 up to 33 days annual leave days per year (plus 8 public holidays)
    • flexible working arrangements
    • local Government Pension Scheme
    • learning and development opportunities
    • salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme
    • health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted memberships to our local leisure centers
    • life-style savings and Vectis card

    More information about our wide-range of employee benefits can be found here

    Job Description and Person Specification

    Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date. 

    Safeguarding and protecting adults at risk and children are key priorities for us. We aim to support adults at risk, children and young people to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We acknowledge their right to protection and will take action to safeguard their welfare. Each member of staff and volunteer is expected to share this commitment, and we will require an Enhanced Check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly CRB before appointing to this post.

      What we offer

      Work-life balance

      Lifestyle savings scheme

      Generous employer pension scheme

      Cycle to work scheme

      Learning and development

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