Training Consultant (Renewables and Electrical)

Location: North-East England

Are you a seasoned trainer with a wealth of industry and educational experience? At NICEIC/Certsure, we’ve been at the forefront of training the building services profession for over 20 years. We are now seeking highly skilled trainers to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about sharing their expertise and supporting the continued professional development of others. If you are curious, courageous, and committed to shaping the future of the industry, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a trainer at NICEIC/Certsure, you will deliver high-quality training to professionals, supporting them in developing their knowledge and skills in specialist subject areas. You will assess candidates to ensure they meet the highest industry standards, across a variety of awarding body certificated programs (e.g., City & Guilds, EAL), as well as our tailored training courses, designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of commercial customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver training across a range of electrical disciplines, including general installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and low-carbon technologies like solar PV, EV installations, and energy storage.
• Use your industry experience to support the development of relevant, engaging, and up-to-date training content.
• Encourage a culture of curiosity and continuous professional development, motivating learners to stay current with industry advancements.
• Be courageous in introducing new teaching methods and innovative approaches to training.
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting professionals in refining their skills and meeting high industry and regulatory standards.
• Ensure the safe maintenance and operation of equipment and training rigs used in courses, in compliance with health and safety regulations and company requirements.
• Assess learners’ progress, provide constructive feedback, and help electricians achieve their continuing professional development (CPD) goals.
• Support the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) process to ensure the business meets the requirements of our Awarding Organisations.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Qualified Electrician, NVQ Level 3, recognised Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Significant industry experience, with expert knowledge in solar PV, energy storage, and EV charging installations.
• A strong understanding of current electrical regulations, relevant industry standards and guidance
• Teaching and assessment qualifications (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, Assessor Award, etc.)
• Experience in delivering training or mentoring.
• Excellent ability to transfer your knowledge and technical skills effectively to others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire professionals.
• A commitment to continuous personal development and a willingness to undertake further training and qualifications if necessary.
• Full driving licence

Desirable

• Experience assessing a learner's vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding in the workplace.
• Experience preparing candidates and/or administering End-Point Assessments (EPA)

About us

Certsure provides industry-leading certification schemes and support to the building services sector. These services are delivered through the NICEIC brand. For almost 70 years, NICEIC has been the UK’s largest certification body for electrical businesses with over 40,000 currently certified with us. As the industry leader, we drive the highest standards of competence and safety. We assess, certify and train electricians, plumbers, renewable energy installers, and gas and heating engineers. To become certified, businesses must demonstrate their compliance with technical standards and industry best-practice through rigorous assessments and continuing professional development. Trade professionals look to us for certification and technical leadership, and value the credibility our name gives theirs. We provide ongoing advice and support and list their businesses on our online ‘Find a trusted NICEIC tradesperson’ tool. We help build public trust in trade professionals – and we never compromise on that trust. We work alongside government and industry to shape policy and drive standards. Many UK businesses, government organisations, local authorities and landlords will only work with NICEIC-certified businesses.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Certsure does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.