Vacancies

VetSkill is an Ofqual, SQA Accreditation and CCEA approved awarding organisation, Ofqual, Skills England and DfE approved end-point assessment organisation, and professional regulatory body.

Our mission is to provide qualifications, assessments and regulation that inspire success. VetSkill has a growing portfolio of qualifications and end-point assessments for apprenticeship standards on offer to organisations and employers.

Practical Examinations Officer (RVN)

Location: VetSkill Head Office, Huntingdon

Employment Type: Part-Time

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience.

Are you an RVN with a passion for assessment and quality assurance? Do you have strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail? We are looking for a Practical Examinations Officer to join our team and support the delivery of high-quality veterinary nurse assessments.

Please view the full job description here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and set up practical examinations

• Support assessor training and standardisation events

• Manage practical exam bookings and liaise with candidates, centres, and employers

• Oversee the contracting and screening of new assessors

• Ensure quality assurance and compliance within assessment processes

• Attend practical assessments, including at least six weekends per year

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading assessment organisation

• Opportunity to develop professionally and gain new qualifications

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment

• Group pension scheme

• Annual holiday of 25 days per year (with 8 additional days for bank holidays)

• The option to ‘buy or sell’ additional holiday

• A complimentary ‘Birthday Day Off’

• Group Life Assurance

• Professional fees allowance

• Reimbursement of authorised expenses for work-related activities

• Sick leave on an increasing scale up to 12 days per rolling 12 months

• Jury service – lost days reimbursed

• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Monday 31st March 2025*

For further details or an application pack, please contact jobs@vetskill.com

*We reserve the right to make an offer before the closing date.

End-Point Assessment Officer (Home-Based)

Location: Home-Based

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: £28,000 to £34,000 depending on skills and experience

We are recruiting an End-Point Assessment Officer to support with the day-to-day delivery of our End-Point Assessment (EPA) portfolio, including coordination of assessments, managing recruitment, training and standardisation activities as well as internal quality assurance. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day operational issues to ensure smooth delivery of End-Point Assessment services. It is expected that the applicant will have a positive solution-focused approach when supporting with the continuous improvement of systems and processes.

Applicants should hold a recognised quality assurance qualification and have experience in assessment development or delivery. Experience of working in a regulated environment would be desirable.

Please view the full job description here.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading assessment organisation

• Opportunity to develop professionally and gain new qualifications

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment

• Group pension scheme

• Annual holiday of 25 days per year (with 8 additional days for bank holidays)

• The option to ‘buy or sell’ additional holiday

• A complimentary ‘Birthday Day Off’

• Group Life Assurance

• Professional fees allowance

• Reimbursement of authorised expenses for work-related activities

• Sick leave on an increasing scale up to 12 days per rolling 12 months

• Jury service – lost days reimbursed

• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Monday 31st March 2025*

For further details or an application pack, please contact jobs@vetskill.com

*VetSkill reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Please submit your application early to prevent disappointment. 

Cleaning Operative (Ramsay Court, Huntingdon)

We are currently seeking an evening cleaner for our Head Office in Huntingdon to clean throughout the building. The successful candidate will be committed to providing a cleaning service to the high standards required by VetSkill. Reliability and attention to detail are a must. Ideally, you will have previous cleaning experience.

Hours: 10 hours per week - Monday to Friday – 4:30pm-6:30pm

For further details or an application pack, please contact jobs@vetskill.com

Please note: Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is paramount to VetSkill, therefore the successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Independent End-Point Assessor: Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard (South)

Are you looking for a flexible work opportunity and a chance to utilise your technical expertise?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for animal care professionals with the following occupational / sector experience to join our team of Independent End-Point Assessors (IEPAs) for the Animal Care and Welfare Assistant apprenticeship standard:

• Demonstrated competency as an assessor and hold an assessment qualification, i.e., CAVA, A1.

• Relevant work experience in the Core and in the Option being assessed.

• A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in the Animal Care and Welfare sector.

• A level 3 qualification in Animal Care or Animal Science and Technology or an equivalent higher qualification in animal care or science.

Join our team of assessors, visiting apprentices in their workplace and assessing them to check they have the necessary skills for the job.

This is a flexible role based on a zero-hour contract and can be undertaken alongside other work commitments. In return for your expertise, we offer training and guidance and provide ongoing support for you to carry out your role effectively.

For further information regarding this role, please contact epao@vetskill.com or tel 01480 278580

Independent End-Point Assessor: Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard (Yorkshire)

Are you looking for a flexible work opportunity and a chance to utilise your technical expertise?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for animal care professionals with the following occupational / sector experience to join our team of Independent End-Point Assessors (IEPAs) for the Animal Care and Welfare Assistant apprenticeship standard:

• Demonstrated competency as an assessor and hold an assessment qualification, i.e., CAVA, A1.

• Relevant work experience in the Core and in the Option being assessed.

• A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in the Animal Care and Welfare sector.

• A level 3 qualification in Animal Care or Animal Science and Technology or an equivalent higher qualification in animal care or science.

Join our team of assessors, visiting apprentices in their workplace and assessing them to check they have the necessary skills for the job.

This is a flexible role based on a zero-hour contract and can be undertaken alongside other work commitments. In return for your expertise, we offer training and guidance and provide ongoing support for you to carry out your role effectively.

For further information regarding this role, please contact epao@vetskill.com or tel 01480 278580

Independent End-Point Assessor: Landscape Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Are you looking for a flexible work opportunity and a chance to utilise your technical expertise?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for landscaping professionals with the following occupational/sector experience to join our team of Independent End Point Assessors (IEPAs) for the Landscape Technician apprenticeship standard:

• Experienced in preparing drawings, documents, graphics and visualisations for landscape schemes, contributing to planning applications and other regulatory procedures, using CAD and other software and preparing detailed specifications for hard and soft landscape materials.

• Experience in preparing and presenting maps and plans using CAD and GIS and working with other landscape professionals.

• Experience in undertaking simple site investigations, analysis and appraisals, preparing maintenance and management information, undertaking research, co-ordinating analogue and digital information.

• Significant experience of the occupation/sector.

• Applicant must also be a member with relevant professional bodies.

• Assessment qualification (desirable).

Join our team of assessors, visiting apprentices in their workplace and assessing them to check they have the necessary skills for the job.

This is a flexible role based on a zero-hour contract and can be undertaken alongside other work commitments. In return for your expertise, we offer training, guidance and ongoing support for you to carry out the role effectively.

For further information regarding this role, please contact epao@vetskill.com or tel 01480 278580

Independent End-Point Assessor: Dog Groomer Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Are you looking for a flexible work opportunity and a chance to utilise your technical expertise?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for professionals with the following occupational/sector experience to join our team of Independent End Point Assessors (IEPAs) for the Dog Groomer apprenticeship standard:

• Have recent relevant experience of the occupation gained in the last 3 years.

• Hold a level 3 dog grooming qualification.

• Hold an assessment qualification (i.e. Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement).

Join our team of assessors, visiting apprentices in their workplace and assessing them to check they have the necessary skills for the job.

This is a flexible role based on a zero-hour contract and can be undertaken alongside other work commitments. In return for your expertise, we offer training, guidance and ongoing support for you to carry out the role effectively.

For further information regarding this role, please contact epao@vetskill.com or tel 01480 278580