Digital Chief Apprenticeship External Assessor (CAEA)

We are currently recruiting for suitable, qualified individual to become Chief Apprenticeship External Assessor.   

This role is a great opportunity to use your industry expertise, work alongside your current job, build additional income with competitive daily rates, and continue to expand your own skills and development. 

Associate Type
Apprenticeship
Associate Role
Chief Apprenticeship External Assessor
Industry Area
Digital & IT
Apprenticeship
Digital Support Technician, AI Practitioner , Unified Comms Technician, Digital Marketing, Infrastructure Technician, Network Engineer, Cyber Security Specialist, Data Analyst, Data Technician, Artificial intelligence (AI) and Automation Practitioner, Software Developer, IT Technical Sales, IT User, Information Communications Technician, Multi-Channel Marketer
Location Type
Remote
Territories
England , United Kingdom
Closing Date
11/12/2026
Ref No
11321

The Chief Apprenticeship External Assessor provides leadership and specialist expertise across a designated sector, ensuring the quality, consistency, and integrity of assessment decisions and grading through the sampling of both internal and external apprenticeship assessments. The role is responsible for overseeing Lead External Assessors, reviewing and supporting the development and delivery of external assessor training and standardisation activities to maintain high assessment standards across the team. In addition, the Chief Apprenticeship External Assessor produces customer-focused reports that share best practice, advice, and guidance, enabling customers to effectively prepare apprentices to achieve successful assessment outcomes. 

To be considered for this role you must:  

  • Hold both Assessor & IQA Qualifications  

  • Have relevant technical skills and experience linked to the digital sector

  • Be able to evidence relevant and up to date CPD, which is related directly to the digital sector  

The Role Profile defines the responsibilities and expectations of a Chief Apprenticeship External Assessor.  

Application process: 

  • Submit your CV 

  • Complete the application form 

When applying, please refer to the person specification to map your application to show how you meet the requirements. Applications that do not demonstrate this may be declined or delayed. 

It is important that you attach your CPD or submit a detailed CPD log  with your application that demonstrates how you have maintained competency in the industry, not just generic CPD training. 

Following a successful review and vetting of your application, you will be invited to a training session for the Chief Apprenticeship External Assessor role. 

Please note Chief Apprenticeship External Assessor are contracted on an annual basis and are not directly employed by the City & Guilds Group. 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion : 

We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthen and enriches us, and that it is the responsibility of everyone at the City & Guilds Group to drive this value. We work hard to be inclusive in our approach to recruitment and associate opportunities, whilst still ensuring we meet our regulatory requirements. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from diverse and underrepresented communities.  

Please email associate.recruitment@cityandguilds.com and let us know if you require any support/adjustments with your application and if successful any adjustments needed to support you in your role.