Vocational Assessors

7 May 2026

We are looking for interested and experienced Vocational Assessors to join our team to deliver a variety of vocational qualifications at several HM Prison establishments across England and Wales.

If you are considering a change in career and/or what to make a difference to someone’s life, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Who is n-ergy?

n-ergy is an independent specialist training provider whose story began 19 years ago when n-ergy was set up by an award-winning entrepreneur, to work with offenders and ex-offenders throughout the UK developing the education, skills and employment opportunities.

“n-ergy’s core values and what it stands for are why I wanted to join this company. I work with a great team of people with a vast array of knowledge and experience who are like an extended family. I am supported and encouraged daily to stretch myself and to further my career in the training sector.”

Written by a current Team Member.

Benefits include:

  • A four-day working week – Monday to Thursday.
  • A competitive salary.
  • Generous holiday entitlement.
  • Christmas closure.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Continual personal development opportunities.
  • Free parking.
  • A positive and supportive working environment and culture.
  • Birthday off after one year service anniversary.
  • An additional one week’s loyalty leave after five-year service anniversary.

We are looking for a passionate and positive Vocational Assessors who would work within a custodial setting, supporting learners to achieve meaningful qualifications as part of the rehabilitation journey.

Key responsibilities of our NVQ Assessors include:

  • Workplace Assessments: Assessing learners in different workplaces within the prison establishment.
  • Guidance and Support: Providing feedback, guidance, and support to learners as they work towards their NVQ qualifications.
  • Evidence Collection: Gathering evidence of a learner’s skills and knowledge to demonstrate their competence.
  • Assessment: Evaluating learners’ performance against NVQ standards and providing constructive feedback.
  • Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of learner progress and assessment results.

In addition to the core responsibilities, you will also be involved in:

  • Planning and delivering training sessions.
  • On-going development of Learning Materials.
  • Providing training to learners to help them develop the skills needed for their NVQ.
  • Participating in quality assurance activities.
  • Collaborating with colleagues, Prison Managers, Prison Workshop Instructors, and employers.

You will need to possess:

  • An Assessors Award or equivalent for example CAVA.
  • Recent Assessing experience (within the last twelve months).
  • A positive attitude to offender rehabilitation.

As a Vocational assessor, you will guide and assess learners through their qualification, sharing your knowledge and preparing them for work in the sector. Your support helps learners build confidence and open doors to future employment, making a tangible difference in their lives and communities.  Cohorts are between 8 and 10 learners.

Do you want to make a difference?

The roles are about inspiring, motivating, and equipping people with the tools to succeed. Every certificate achieved represents a life-changing opportunity for someone ready to build a new future.

n-ergy delivers high quality training and assessments and excellent results; do you want to be part of a brilliant team?

The roles are rewarding and exciting opportunities for enthusiastic, positive thinking, self-motivated and target-focused individuals with a passion to make a difference and are interested in providing individuals with new skills.  Please note all applicants will need to be prepared to undergo prison security clearance.

To express your interest in joining our team, please e-mail your CV to dturner-kot@n-ergygroup.com