About the Role

YMCA Awards is seeking Apprenticeship Assessors (formally known as Independent End-Point Assessor) to deliver high-quality Apprenticeship Assessment activity for the Level 3 Personal Trainer apprenticeship standard. We are looking for confident, organised, and professional Apprenticeship Assessors with strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with apprentices and employers. You will be comfortable working independently while consistently maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and professional practice.

This role plays a vital part in ensuring apprentices are assessed fairly and consistently, supporting successful apprenticeship completion and progression into employment.

You will conduct Apprenticeship Assessments in line with approved assessment plans, regulatory requirements, and YMCA Awards’ policies, ensuring assessment outcomes are robust, compliant, and quality assured.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Apprenticeship Assessment activity in accordance with assessment plans
• Support apprentices and employers to understand apprenticeship assessment requirements
• Conduct assessment methods including:
  • Practical observations
  • Professional discussions
  • Knowledge-based questioning
  • Evidence review
• Make accurate and compliant assessment and grading decisions
• Maintain clear, accurate, and auditable assessment records
• Ensure compliance with Ofqual requirements, safeguarding, and YMCA Awards assessment policies
• Participate in standardisation, CPD, assessment reviews, and planning meetings
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with stakeholders
• Contribute to quality improvement and development of apprenticeship assessment provision

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 3 years’ recent and relevant occupational experience in personal training, exercise, and fitness
• A relevant Level 3 (or above) occupational qualification
• A recognised Assessor qualification
• Minimum 12 months’ experience assessing work-based knowledge and competence
• Experience of the Level 3 Personal Trainer apprenticeship standard
• Evidence of CPD within the last 12 months
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to travel independently to assessment locations

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within a regulated or awarding organisation
• Experience supporting assessment design or resource development

Why Join YMCA Awards?

This is an opportunity to work with an innovative Awarding and Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation, make a meaningful difference to apprentices’ futures, and contribute to high-quality apprenticeship assessment across the sector.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A CV outlining relevant occupational and assessment experience
• Evidence of qualifications and occupational competence
• A covering statement demonstrating your suitability for the role

No fixed closing date