Salary: £45k

Location: Basingstoke

Who We Are

Fedcap is a not-for-profit organisation committed to improving people’s economic wellbeing. Delivering a range of employability programmes and services, we passionately believe that good work is part of a healthy life. In the past five years, we’ve supported more than 35,000 people across the UK back into work, helping families get out of poverty and improving their quality of life. We’re part of The Fedcap Group, a pioneering US-charity formed in 1935.

Your Role

The Solar PV Installation Trainer (Tutor/Teacher) will be responsible for delivering our industry unique Solar PV Installation programme that supports construction novices to progress to qualified installer status over 12 weeks. You will be responsible for leading theory and practical lessons for classes of up to 20 learners with support from our workshop technician for vocational sessions. You will ensure that all learner paperwork and records are maintained to high levels of accuracy and that the pastoral needs of learners are supported to help them sustain and achieve on programme. You will be involved in recruiting learners to the programme and actively communicating with colleagues and stakeholders about its benefits. 

You will undertake pre-programme assessment and oversee course assessment activities ensuring learners are supported at every stage and able to achieve at a level that is right for them. Solar PV Experience essential, experience as a Tutor/Trainer is desired but not essential. 

We encourage candidates to apply with background/experience that have worked on solar construction projects as construction supervisors, project managers, solar technicians, journeymen, electricians or electrical engineers. Equally, anyone with teaching experience at FE Colleges that would like to be upskilled in a Solar PV qualification.

Your Responsibilities

Develop learning materials for instruction and activities in the areas of photovoltaic systems, design, operations, construction, safety, and best practices. Designs and implements hands-on, lab-oriented, engineering, and construction-related activities. Provides structured, project-based lessons on industry standards and learning that interconnects career development and integral subject knowledge. Creates and maintains an effective environment for learning. Maintains meaningful positive rapport with trainees, staff, program partners, and stakeholders, organizational affiliates, and industry partners Implements rigorous lesson plans that are driven by technical and performance assessment. Implements and utilises digital learning platforms and resources associated with the industry standards and curriculum. Exposes members to a wide variety of skills and knowledge in topics ranging from initial exposure to a deeper understanding. To include lab work and “hands-on training” outside of the classroom, and any practice of learning associated with providing technical capacity for a career in renewable energy. Supporting workshop technician to perform in their role and oversee quality of practical learning environment is maintained within expected health and safety and learning standards. Liaising with Solar Prgramme Employer Solutions Consultant to ensure employer volunteers are utilise appropriately on programme and that learner aspirations and needs are effectively communicated in preparation for interview opportunities

Your Skills and Experience

Essential

Proven industry experience in the field of solar panel installation, installing/servicing heat pumps or extensive experience in electricals, plumbing and heating Strong presentation abilities to engage diverse group of learners Exceptional technical knowledge of products/standards Strong communication and organisation skills Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to address the varying needs of members in our program from diverse backgrounds

Desirable

Experience working within a learning and development or training/teaching role in a vocational setting Teaching and/or Assessor qualification  IOSH/H&S certifications PV Installation professional certification (BPEC, MCS, NICEIC) Specific experience with domestic air or ground source heat pumps Knowledge or qualifications relating to other renewables such as wind, geothermal carbon capture, hydrogen etc

Here’s what makes Fedcap a rewarding career: 

A real opportunity to make a genuine social difference An inclusive and supportive culture Learning and development opportunities to help you grow from day one (including a two-week induction and the opportunity of an Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) qualification for all employees) Competitive benchmarked salary plus additional bonus and recognition schemes £500 a year to spend with your choice of over 900 retailers Pension 5% matched and free life cover (4 x salary) Health and wellbeing support with an internal Wellbeing Team and our Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 telephone support, counselling, legal and financial information, mindfulness, digital gym) Supporting your work/ life fit through a range of flexible working options, 33 days annual leave, buy/ sell holiday scheme, no bank holiday or weekend working! Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay A cycle to work scheme that is open all year long! Laptop and mobile phone for every employee!

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Fedcap Employment is committed to applying equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection, in line with its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy in addition to our duty under the Equality Act 2010 to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination; to advance equality of opportunity.

Fedcap Employment is a Disability Confident Leader employer and as such, any candidate with a disability will not be excluded unless the candidate is unable to perform a duty intrinsic to the role, having considered reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be made to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged because of their disability.