National Police Promotion Framework (NPPF) Assessor / Internal Verifier

*Three vacancies: Full & Part Time Opportunities Available*

This is an excellent opportunity to join North Wales Police as the Policing Skills/NPPF Assessor / Internal Verifier, where you’ll make a true impact within the organisation by observing learners in their workplace, providing support and guidance by collecting evidence, and assessing their abilities with a view to enabling an achievement for the desired qualifications.

You’ll also assure internal quality is upheld by making 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.

You’ll be joining on a temporary 12 month contract within an organisation that will truly support your success in the workplace.

Duties of the Policing Skills Assessor / Internal Verifier role include, but aren’t limited to;

Co-ordinating and implementing a structured approach to the workplace assessment. Ensuring that the processes are operating effectively and efficiently, whilst devising and updating specific procedures and guidelines.
Undertaking assessment and internal verification functions, by planning and undertaking assessment activities, providing objective feedback and advice to support continuing development of competence and performance.
Being the point of contact, advising management and coaching staff in the requirements of workplace assessment procedures and aspects of quality assurance frameworks and strategies.
Liaising 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.
Liaising with department heads and Human Resources, ensuring that workplace assessments are kept up to date and accurately reflect the Integrated Competency Framework.
Preparing and delivering presentations across the Force on a wide range of subjects relating to workplace assessment.

What will I need to be considered for the Policing Skills Assessor / Internal Verifier role?

Essential

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

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.
Ability to use standard Microsoft applications, including excel/databases.
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 recognised leadership qualifications.
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 occupational understanding of Police investigative techniques and procedures.

Please familiarise yourself with the Post Profile and the Recruitment Guide before you apply as this has information to help you with your application.