Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries. We support a sector of 449 museums and galleries, through strategic investment, workforce development, advice and advocacy. We are a forward facing and inclusive organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive culture for our team.

We are seeking a Workplace Assessor to work as part of the Workforce team to deliver vocational learning opportunities. You will be a key part of the MGS Assessment Centre and will assess and support to recruit candidates for the qualifications we deliver.

A skilled communicator who builds strong and effective relationships, the Workplace Assessor will have a caseload of candidates to assess primarily for the Museums and Galleries Technician Modern Apprenticeship and the SVQ Level 7 in Museums and Galleries Practice. This caseload will expand to assess the Management Modern Apprenticeship SVQ at Level 7 and the Digital Marketing Modern Apprenticeship and Level 6 & 7.

The Workplace Assessor will engage with candidates and employers as appropriate and ensure that all qualifications that are assessed meet the compliance standards and are delivered within the agreed timescales. At MGS, we place a strong emphasis on quality provision, which is why we maintain small caseloads—to enhance the learner experience and support our assessors in delivering exceptional training.

We have a hybrid working approach and are happy to talk flexible working.

Job information

Line manager: Senior Workforce & Partnership Manager
Team: Workforce & Resilience
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Starting salary £30,233 per annum
Permanent Post
Location: Hybrid (office located in central Edinburgh)

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

To assess Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) as part of the Museums Galleries Scotland Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Assessment Centre
Manage a caseload of learners using the OneFile e-portfolio system
Attend and contribute to qualification standardisation sessions held by MGS
Create learning resources, assessment plan templates and strategies for learners
Work in compliance with standards set by external partners, such as SQA and Skills Development Scotland
Work to advocate for and promote the vocational qualifications delivered by MGS
Assist with fulfilment of contract numbers from skills agencies such as Skills Development Scotland
Maintain an overview of relevant vocational qualifications and identify and develop opportunities to meet sector needs
Maintain an overview of the sector skills and knowledge of the needs for the museum sector

The above mentioned tasks and responsibilities constitute an overview and not an exhaustive list. Workload and priorities are ultimately determined by the annual MGS Operational Plan.

RELATIONSHIPS

Build and nurture effective working relationships across the organisation
Build effective working relationships with candidates and employers alike
Work fairly and with integrity and adapt style to different people, cultures, and situations
Proactive attitude to seek new knowledge, identify and seize learning opportunities
Collaborate with other staff to support and deliver MGS vocational programming
This role works closely with the MGS Assessment Centre Team; and engages with colleagues across the organisation on a regular basis

Person Specification

The successful candidate will manifest our core values: collaboration, integrity, passion for museums, and courageousness.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Fully qualified L&D9DI workplace assessor
Experience of delivery in an SQA Assessment Centre
Demonstrable professional competency to deliver Museums and Galleries Practice SVQ
Experience of creating resources and guidance documents
Experience working in a museum, gallery, or cultural organisation
Ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Excellent communication skills including good facilitation skills
Working with compliance systems and processes
Confident using a range of systems and digital platforms

Preferred

Knowledge of SQA qualification approval processes
Professional competency to deliver Management, Digital Marketing and Cultural Venue Operations Apprenticeships
Experience of delivering core skills at SCQF Level 6 and above
L&D11 or willingness to work towards becoming an Internal Verifier
Experience working to actively recruit new learners to fill contracts from agencies such as Skills Development Scotland
Interest in inclusive ways of working

We work with staff to help everyone reach their potential in the workplace and welcome conversations with individuals about their needs, circumstances and aspirations.

HOW YOU WORK

MGS has a behavioural competency framework which describes how we expect people to go about their work day-to-day. Staff must demonstrate the following skills areas at an appropriate level:

Works collaboratively
Communicating with impact
Respect, inclusion and integrity
Effective decision-making
Sector focus
Drive for results
Innovation, agility and building capability

In particular this role requires someone who is self-motivated and passionate about vocational learning.

All staff are expected to champion and help deliver MGS’s commitments to anti-racism and climate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS – Travel regionally will be required to effectively assess candidates in their workplace.

Download the job information pack from our website which has the full details of this role: https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/job/workplace-assessor-at-museums-galleries-scotland/

To apply:

Please complete an application form, by downloading it from our website: https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/job/workplace-assessor-at-museums-galleries-scotland/
Then submit your form via our online system at: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/workplace-assessor-40891

The deadline to apply is Monday 2nd June at 9am 2025.

Please note that interviews for this post are planned to take place online, on Friday 13th June.

Please use our application form, CVs will not be accepted. If our application form makes it difficult for you to apply and demonstrate your skills effectively, we would be happy to accept a video, audio or alternative application format. Please refer to the guidance on alternative application format to ensure your application will cover all the required information. If you would like to discuss an application in an alternative format, please contact us on the email below or call 0131 550 4197.

If you have any queries please email hr@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk, including the name of the post in the subject box.

Museums Galleries Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is an equal opportunities employer. We hold Living Wage and Investors in People Gold accreditation and are happy to talk flexible working. We will guarantee an interview to people with disabilities who meet the essential criteria in our person specification.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,233.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home

Schedule:

Flexitime

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH2 3DN

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