Lead Gas Assessor

Lead Gas Assessor

£39,055 to £40,211 gross per annum plus a Market Premium of £3,789 gross per annum, payable based upon qualifications and experience.

Full time - 37hrs

Application close date: 13/07/2026

The Role 

Working as part of the Gas Centre team you will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of staff involved in the delivery, assessment, and quality assurance of ACS programmes. You will oversee ACS learners, ensuring high-quality training, assessment, and support is provided throughout all stages of their qualifications.

You will work closely with learners to plan and undertake workplace assessments, monitor progress, and ensure they are fully supported to successfully achieve their qualifications. Alongside your direct learner responsibilities, you will provide leadership, guidance, and support to colleagues, promoting high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across the team.

A key part of the role will involve leading standardisation activities, coordinating the Internal Verification process, and acting as Lead Internal Verifier, ensuring compliance with awarding body requirements and maintaining consistency and quality across all programmes.

You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider college, contributing to curriculum development, attending regular meetings with college leaders, quality improvement activities, and the promotion, development of gas and heating provision and new technologies courses across the centre. This will include supporting cross-department initiatives, sharing best practice, and helping to ensure the Gas Centre operates effectively within the wider college framework.

What We Are looking for

You must have a relevant Gas accreditation, Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English and be qualified to TAQA (A1, D32, 33). You should also hold a First Aid at Work Certificate or be willing to work towards. You will need to have had experience of working in the Gas industry gained either in a Domestic and Commercial capacity and Experience of working with a caseload of learners. You will also need to have your own transport or the ability to visit sites external to the College in a timely manner.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice? 

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support 
Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted Bus Travel with the Transdev Commuter Club
Family-friendly policies
Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals
Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed