Associate Trainer/Assessor - Electrical, Solar & EV Charging

The Verdancy Group; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in the UK seeks qualified electricians interested in training others in electrical and low-carbon systems. This role involves delivering and assessing vocational qualifications, particularly in Solar PV and EV charging. Candidates should have a solid electrical background, relevant qualifications, and a passion for teaching. The position offers flexible, project-based opportunities that align with personal commitments and supports the development of the UK's green skills landscape.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive daily rates

Professional support and guidance

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with technical experience is essential.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching or assessor qualification.
• Experience delivering or assessing vocational qualifications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical and low-carbon training programs.
• Assess and mentor learners across various experience levels.
• Support flexible working arrangements based on project needs.

Skills

Electrical background

Solar PV expertise

Electric Energy Storage Systems

Teaching or assessing skills

Education

Recognised teaching or assessor qualification (e.g., A1, PTLLS)

Job description

The Verdancy Group are a leading provider of green skills training and sustainability consultancy. It’s passionate about improving the environment, supporting the UK’s net zero targets, and helping people develop meaningful careers in clean energy and sustainability.

The Verdancy Group is part of Fedcap UK, a leading provider of services designed to help individuals overcome barriers to employment and achieve sustainable career success across the UK.

The Role

The Verdancy Group is building a UK-wide network of talented associate trainers and assessors to support the delivery of our electrical and low-carbon training and advisory programmes.

If you’re a qualified electrician with technical know-how and a passion for teaching or assessing others, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome professionals with teaching or mentoring experience and deep technical expertise in Solar PV, EV Charging, Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) and related low-carbon technologies, who is motivated to play a key role in the UK’s green skills transition.

This Role Could Be a Great Fit If You

• Have a strong electrical background and want to move into a senior technical training role
• Are actively working in the trade and want to support the next generation
• Are starting to think about what comes next and want to ease into a new professional direction
• Still run your own business but want to pass on your skills to others
• Have a genuine interest in training, assessing, or mentoring others in your field
• Want flexible, project-based work that fits around other commitments

We’re particularly keen to hear from people with experience in:

• Delivering or assessing vocational qualifications (e.g. NVQs, EWPA, SCQF, NOCN)
• Solar PV installation and design
• EV charging infrastructure
• Electrical Energy Storage Systems (E)
• Low-carbon electrical and building services systems
• Delivering or assessing vocational qualifications
• Working with learners across a range of abilities and experience levels

You’ll Need

• A recognised teaching or assessor qualification (e.g. A1, L&D9DI, PTLLS or equivalent) – or a willingness to work towards it
• Substantial industry experience in electrotechnical or low-carbon systems
• Qualifications in inspection, testing, condition reporting, and certification (e.g. C&G 2391)
• A commitment to learner success and quality delivery
• Flexibility to support remote, hybrid, or in-person programmes depending on need

What We Offer

• Flexible freelance/associate opportunities across the UK
• Competitive daily rates and project-based work
• Professional support, induction, and quality assurance guidance
• A chance to be part of a growing, mission-led organisation shaping the UK’s green skills landscape

How To Join The Register

If you're interested in becoming part of our associate pool, please send your CV and a short summary of your areas of expertise via the apply button below.

We’ll be in touch as new projects and delivery needs arise.

About Us

Mission:

The Verdancy Group is your trusted sustainability training and environmental guidance partner. As an accredited centre approved by SQA, IEMA, NOCN, and REHIS, we deliver climate education to a broad spectrum of partners spanning the public, private, and third sectors. At The Verdancy Group, we believe in the transformative power of education. We are driven by the conviction that through learning and knowledge-sharing, we can empower individuals of all ages to make informed and sustainable choices 🍃 The Verdancy Group is part of the Fedcap family of businesses. We joined forces with not-for-profit organisation Fedcap UK in Spring 2025 to expand training opportunities in sustainability and green skills across the UK..