Digital Apprenticeship Assessor

About DecodedWe are Decoded, the pioneers of transformative technology education. We democratise cutting-edge skills and help transform traditional businesses into tech companies. We give our learners the skills and confidence to embrace the future of work through the intelligent, ethical, and creative application of technology.OverviewAs a Digital Apprenticeship Assessor, you are responsible for assessing apprentices against the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) for our Data Technician (Level 3), Data Analyst (Level 4), Digital Support Technician (Level 3), and Machine Learning (Level 6) standards. You will ensure all assessment decisions are fair, valid, reliable, and fully compliant with regulatory standards and organisational policies.The role plays a vital part in the learner journey, providing the critical evaluation and feedback necessary to move apprentices through their program and toward successful completion.AccountabilitiesAs a Digital Apprenticeship Assessor at Decoded, you are accountable for: Assessment Delivery: Conducting high-quality assessments against digital standards, including projects, professional discussions, and observations. Quality & Compliance: Maintaining accurate assessment records and ensuring total compliance with Assessment Organisation, DfE, and IQA guidelines. Learner Readiness: Collaborating with Learner Support Coaching to determine when learners are prepared for formal assessment. Inclusive Practice: Applying equality, diversity, and inclusion principles to ensure learner inclusion throughout the assessment process. Professional Standards: Maintaining up-to-date occupational knowledge of data and AI tools to ensure assessments reflect current industry practice. Specific roles and responsibilities:Assessment Delivery Conduct high-quality assessments of apprentices against the digital standards following the guidance of the Assessment Organisation. Assess a range of evidence, including projects, professional discussions, and observations,including Mock professional discussions as required Make accurate and timely assessment decisions Provide clear, constructive feedback to apprentices following the guidance of the assessment organisation Work closely with the Learner Support Coaching team to determine when learners are ready for assessment Liaise with the IQA team on sampling and validation of assessment decisions Quality & Compliance Maintain accurate assessment records in accordance with IQA guidelines Ensure compliance with Assessment Organisation / DFE requirements Apply equality, diversity, and inclusion principles Comply with safeguarding, Prevent duty, and data protection requirements Ensure learner inclusion when conducting assessments Occupational Competence & Standard Knowledgw — Apply current occupational knowledge of data and AI roles and tools Understand the differences between Level 3, Level 4 and Level 6 standards Maintain CPD in data and assessment practice Stakeholder Engagement Communicate effectively with apprentices and colleagues Participate in standardisation activities Team & Reporting StructureThis role will report into the Quality & Curriculum Assurance ManagerRequirementsWho are you?Essential: Strong knowledge of data collection, analysis, and interpretation 2+ years of experience assessing data or digital apprenticeship standards — Experience of using AI tools— Experience of using AI tools Assessor qualification (TAQA, A1, CAVA or equivalent) Data-driven and proactive, using insights to inform strategy, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement. Desirable:— IQA qualification Data or analytics-related degree or professional qualification — EPA assessment experienceTechnical Skills:— Advanced Excel— SQL BI tools such as Power BI and or Tableau — Python Competent in the use of AI tools and AI Automation — Knowledge of GDPR and data governanceSkills & BehavioursYour performance will be measured by and driven by a mindset built on being:— Fair, objective, and consistent— Organised and detail-focused— Professional and approachable Committed to continuous professional development Day-To-DayOur working hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday (UK time). You plan your working day around the best outcomes for success, identifying and prioritising projects against business needs. As we work with clients across different time zones, there may occasionally be times when you need to be flexible, for example, delivering a session for a US-based client might mean finishing later in the evening. When this happens, you're encouraged to adjust your hours, such as starting later that day or the next, to support a healthy work-life balance.Given the global nature of our learner and customer base, you may be OR it is likely that there will be occasions when you are required to adjust your working hours, working outside your normal working pattern of 9am – 5pm. We will endeavour to provide as much notice as is reasonably possible and discuss th