Associate Trainers / Assessors - Retrofit, Low Carbon Construction & Energy Efficiency

isepglobal; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sustainable training provider in the UK is seeking Associate Trainers and Assessors. This role involves delivering and assessing qualifications in retrofit and energy efficiency programs across England and Scotland. Candidates should have a recognized teaching or assessor qualification and industry experience. This flexible freelance opportunity offers competitive daily rates and the chance to contribute to the advancement of green skills in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible freelance opportunities

Competitive daily rates

Professional support and quality assurance

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching or assessor qualification is required.
• Industry competence in sustainable building practices is necessary.
• A commitment to learner success and quality delivery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of retrofit and energy efficiency programmes.
• Assess learners across various trades and experience levels.
• Flexible support for remote or in-person training.

Skills

Delivers vocational qualifications

Experience in retrofit roles

Competence in low-carbon heating

Mentoring and assessing skills

Education

Recognised teaching or assessor qualification (A1, L&D9DI, PTLLS or equivalent)

Industry competence

Job description

Associate Trainers/Assessors

Competitive Day Rates

Scotland & England

About Us

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 retrofit, low carbon construction, and energy efficiency programmes.

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

We welcome experts from all relevant trades and disciplines, including but not limited to: insulation and airtightness installation, carpentry and joinery, heat pump installation, ventilation and MVHR systems, building fabric repair, airtightness testing, renewable energy systems, fenestration and glazing, domestic and non-domestic energy assessment, retrofit coordination and advice, Passive House construction techniques, thermal bridging mitigation, building services engineering, roofing and cladding, and other skills essential to sustainable building performance.

This role could be a great fit if you:

• Still run your own business but want to pass on your skills to others
• 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
• 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)
• Retrofit roles under PAS 2035 (Coordinator, Assessor, Designer)
• Fabric-first measures, including internal/external wall insulation and airtightness
• Low-carbon heating and ventilation systems
• Energy efficiency and renewables (e.g. solar PV, heat pumps)
• Working with learners across trades, age groups, 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
• Industry competence in your area of delivery
• 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.