Independent End Point Assessor- Community Activator Coach

Overview Flexible Worker Contract Location: Remote- Manchester, Oxfordshire or Plymouth About the role We’re seeking Independent End Point Assessors (IEPAs) to join our End Point Assessment team to deliver the Level 2 Community Activator Coach standard. This opportunity is ideal if you have experience in sports coaching or community sport and are passionate about developing the next generation of coaches. You'll have current or recent industry experience, maintain strong connections within the sports coaching sector, and be committed to keeping your knowledge up to date through ongoing professional development and practical application. As an IEPA, you’ll play an integral part in the success of apprentices by supporting them in taking the assessments for their apprenticeship and grading their assessments. This is therefore a great opportunity to use your professional skills and knowledge whilst developing others. How you'll make an impact: Delivering EPA in line with the Level 2 Community Activator Coach Standard Utilising NCFE Apprenticeship Services EPA platform to record EPAs and interact with apprentices Attending standardisation events to ensure quality, compliance, and consistency Communicating with apprentices, ITP’s and employers on EPA and grading We'd love to hear from you if you offer the following: A recognised Assessor qualification (or working towards) At least 5 years occupational experience in sports coaching or community sport Experience of producing clear and accurate reports A valid clean driving licence and the flexibility to travel across your area for F2F assessment delivery Current contacts within the sports coaching industry, to show that you are maintaining hands on practical CPD as a sports coach Excellent IT skills and be competent with using systems such as Teams, Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite Current practice in the field, or have been out of the field for no more than 24 months Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description to find out more. Why work as a flexible worker for NCFE? Our flexible workforce provides supportive quality assurance to ensure that learners taking NCFE qualifications are getting the best education possible. If you become a flexible worker with us, you’ll choose how to fit your work around your other personal and professional commitments – making this a great opportunity to make a difference in a way that suits you. You’ll receive full training and the materials, tools or equipment needed to ensure you’re able to complete your duties in line with NCFE requirements, with the ability to take on flexible worker contract alongside other work, without the need to be registered as self-employed. All applicants will be expected to adhere to NCFE’s behavioural framework and to uphold our core values. You can find out more about how our flexible arrangements work, the flexible worker roles we recruit, and frequently asked questions around the application, induction and training process, and your rights and protections by visiting our Flexible worker opportunities page. Shape real change with an NCFE career Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered. With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind. Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/ How to apply Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK. Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV and answer the associated application questions. Closing Date: Thursday 17 September 2026 Interview Date: TBC Please note that at interview stage you’ll be required to share any certificates with us as outlined in the essential criteria for the role If successful in this post you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.