Qualification Developer – Plumbing and Heating Product Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee EAL products related to plumbing and domestic heating.

• Ensure that products maintain high quality, commercial viability, and are effectively managed throughout their lifecycle.

• Lead the technical innovation and introduction of new products.

• Assess and enhance the current product portfolio.

• Convert occupational standards, industry practices, statutory requirements, and competence frameworks into qualifications and assessment materials.

• Keep existing products updated and compliant with the evolving education and apprenticeship landscape, as well as changing technical and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with employers, colleges, training providers, manufacturers, and industry organizations to identify sector needs.

• Validate technical content and explore new product opportunities.

• Work alongside EAL colleagues to generate product ideas and ensure effective delivery of products and services.

• Provide technical assistance to both internal and external customers.

• Engage in regular national travel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Comprehensive and up-to-date technical expertise in plumbing and domestic heating.

• Relevant experience in the plumbing and domestic heating sector.

• Background in developing, reviewing, or maintaining qualifications and assessments, preferably within an awarding organization or regulated assessment environment.

• Strong grasp of the plumbing and domestic heating education and skills landscape, including qualifications, apprenticeships, occupational standards, and vocational assessment.

• Capability to provide clear and precise technical support to both internal and external customers.

• Highly organized, with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with subject matter experts and colleagues.

• Proficient in using digital systems and tools.

• Time-served experience as a Plumbing and Heating Engineer is advantageous.

• Teaching experience is a plus.

• Must be based in England, Scotland, or Wales, with regular national travel required.

• Must possess the right to work in the UK, as the employer is unable to sponsor a visa.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote/home-based working with flexible working arrangements.

• 35-hour work week, from 9 am to 5 pm, including a 1-hour lunch break.

• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 27 days after two years of service.

• Three additional paid days off between Christmas and New Year.

• Option to purchase up to five extra holiday days each year.

• Healthcare cash plan covering everyday health expenses up to £995 per year.

• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders.

• Annual voucher for a complimentary flu vaccination.

• Eyecare vouchers available.

• Free wellbeing resources and a wellbeing app.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme helpline.

• Up to eight structured counseling sessions.

• Annual membership fee covered for a relevant professional body.

• Continuous support from the Learning & Development team.

• Access to a Benefit Hub discount platform.

• Financial wellbeing resources and webinars offered.

• Life assurance coverage at twice the salary.

• Pension contributions set at 4.5%.

• Enhanced policies for maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, adoption, and dependants.

• Paid time off for volunteer activities.

• Reasonable adjustments provided throughout recruitment and employment.