Lead Competence Assessor

Lead Competence Assessor - Nationwide Locations – £51,529 - £65,000

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Competence Assessor to take ownership of the internal quality assurance of our Competency Management System (CMS). This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety and technical competency of our workforce through robust assessment practices.

As the subject matter expert (SME) for competence assessment, you will lead the development and standardisation of assessment tools, mentor assessors, and ensure consistency and fairness across all assessment outcomes. You will collaborate closely with regional teams, the Competency Manager, and the training function to drive continuous improvement and maintain alignment with regulatory and internal standards.

Key Accountabilities:

• Act as SME for competence assessment and provide expert guidance to assessors.
• Lead the development and maintenance of assessment templates and tools.
• Support complex or high-risk assessments and manage escalations.
• Review assessment outcomes for consistency and alignment with frameworks.
• Mentor and coach new assessors to build internal capability.
• Collaborate with the Competency Manager to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide feedback to training teams on learner readiness and effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement in assessment processes and tools.
• Coordinate assessment scheduling and tracking across business units.
• Promote best practice and standardisation of assessment evidence.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in competence assessment and deep technical knowledge of the gas industry. You’ll be confident working across disciplines and have a passion for maintaining high standards and driving improvement.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in assessing workplace competence.
• Significant experience in the gas industry, particularly in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation disciplines.
• Strong understanding of Gas Transmission’s Safe Control of Operations (SCO) procedures.
• ASV001 - Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment.
• Skilled in using Office 365 and other relevant digital tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and coordination abilities.
  
  

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience leading or mentoring assessors.
• Familiarity with competency frameworks and internal quality assurance processes.
• Experience in developing assessment tools and templates.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to workforce competence.
  
  

What we can offer you

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
• Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
• Flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
• Annual Technical Training budget of circa £1800 rising to £2500 in our next regulatory period
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
  
  

About Us

National Gas is leading a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future for everyone.  Our skilled colleagues bring gas to 23m homes, and over 500,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations that keep Great Britain's lights on.  We fuel growth and innovation, whilst transitioning our network to hydrogen, to play our part in the journey to net zero.

At National Gas, we are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

We are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your professional journey.