The University of Cumbria is seeking dedicated and knowledgeable End Point Assessors to join our team. You will be responsible for conducting End Point Assessments (EPAs) for apprentices enrolled in the Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship programme. This role involves evaluating apprentices’ knowledge, skills, and behaviours to ensure they meet the required occupational standards.

You will be competent to assess apprentices at this level with relevant qualifications and experience, including recent experience in the forestry sector at least to occupational level 6. Ideally, you would hold or working towards an assessor qualification. You need to have an active professional membership with the Institute of Chartered Foresters at the Professional Membership level (MICFor). Experience in supervising and assessing forestry students/professionals is desirable.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct End Point Assessments, including reviewing project reports, presentations, and portfolios in line with the EPA plan
• Assess apprentices against the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) as per the End Point Assessor Organisation’s guidelines
• Record and report assessment outcomes in a timely manner
• Travel to university campuses and sites as necessary (likely Ambleside)
• Engage in internal and external quality assurance processes
• Collaborate with colleagues and liaise with university staff, apprentices, and employers