Cities
Plumbing LIEPA
Company
City & Guilds - Associate Recruitment
Location
London
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
3 days ago
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via LinkedIn
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Job Description
We are currently recruiting for suitable, qualified individuals to become Lead Independent End-point Assessors (LIEPAs).
For more information please see the Role profile & Person specification
Our LIEPAs
• Monitor and support an allocated team of Independent End-point Assessors
• Provide advice and guidance to the Associate Management Team, Product Team, Qualification Assessment & Development Team and the End-point Assessment Team
• Assess and document apprentices’ competence against Apprenticeship Standards.
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.
To view the LIEPA person specifications and guidance on completing your application, please visit our careers website https://careers.cityandguildsgroup.com/associate-vacancies/independent-end-point-assessors/
To Be Considered For This Role You Must
• Hold both Assessor & IQA Qualifications
• Hold a relevant Plumbing Qualification
• Be able to evidence relevant and up to date CPD, which is related directly to the standard & industry
• Applicants must also meet the criteria set out in the person specification
If you would like to apply for the role please complete the online application, mapping your application to show where you meet the requirements set out.
Applications that do not clearly show this are unlikely to move onto the next stage of our recruitment process.
It is also important that you 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 an interview for the Lead Independent End-point Assessor (LIEPA) role.
Please note LIEPAs are contracted on an annual basis and are not directly employed by the City & Guilds Group.
We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting role with City & Guilds.
Our Commitment
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.
For more information please see the Role profile & Person specification
Our LIEPAs
• Monitor and support an allocated team of Independent End-point Assessors
• Provide advice and guidance to the Associate Management Team, Product Team, Qualification Assessment & Development Team and the End-point Assessment Team
• Assess and document apprentices’ competence against Apprenticeship Standards.
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.
To view the LIEPA person specifications and guidance on completing your application, please visit our careers website https://careers.cityandguildsgroup.com/associate-vacancies/independent-end-point-assessors/
To Be Considered For This Role You Must
• Hold both Assessor & IQA Qualifications
• Hold a relevant Plumbing Qualification
• Be able to evidence relevant and up to date CPD, which is related directly to the standard & industry
• Applicants must also meet the criteria set out in the person specification
If you would like to apply for the role please complete the online application, mapping your application to show where you meet the requirements set out.
Applications that do not clearly show this are unlikely to move onto the next stage of our recruitment process.
It is also important that you 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 an interview for the Lead Independent End-point Assessor (LIEPA) role.
Please note LIEPAs are contracted on an annual basis and are not directly employed by the City & Guilds Group.
We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting role with City & Guilds.
Our Commitment
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.
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As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over in United Kingdom is £12.80 per hour as of April 2026. Welders must receive at least this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the rate. Employers in construction must also comply with the Construction Industry Scheme for payments.
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As per GOV.UK, non-UK welders need a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed UK employer with a valid Certificate of Sponsorship. The visa requires a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for SOC code 5211 as of 2026. Applications cost £719 for up to 3 years and must be submitted online before travel.
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