Independent End-Point Assessor - Fundraiser Apprenticeship

• Contracted, Freelance
• Homebased

About the Role

As an Independent End-Point Assessor, you will assess apprentices undertaking the Fundraiser Level 3 apprenticeship standard once they have successfully completed their training and entered Gateway.

Using your fundraising expertise, you will make fair, valid and independent assessment decisions against the published assessment and grading criteria, helping to ensure apprentices meet the professional standards expected within the charity and not-for-profit sector.

This role offers flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to remain connected to a rewarding profession while supporting the development of future fundraising professionals.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll conduct independent End-Point Assessments in line with the apprenticeship standard and EPA plan, assessing apprentices against the published assessment and grading criteria and the associated knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Assessment activities include a Case for Support Pitch, Presentation with Questions and Answers and a Professional Discussion underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence . You’ll review portfolios, assess presentations, conduct professional discussions, make independent grading decisions and complete assessment documentation within agreed timescales.

You’ll also participate in induction, training and standardisation activities to ensure assessment decisions remain fair, reliable and consistent.

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Be independent and have no conflict of interest with apprentices, employers or training providers.
• Have substantial and relevant occupational experience within fundraising, the charity sector or not-for-profit organisations.
• Have recent relevant experience of the occupation or sector at the same level as, or at a more senior level than, the apprentices being assessed, or be able to demonstrate significant experience within the fundraising profession.
• Have a minimum of two years' demonstrable experience working within the sector during the last five years, or significant experience within the sector.
• Have a sound understanding of fundraising practice, including fundraising regulations, supporter engagement, stakeholder management and income generation.
• Where applicable, hold any additional specialist training, certifications or security clearances required to assess apprentices working within specialist industry sectors.
• Understand the apprenticeship occupational standard and End-Point Assessment plan.
• Hold, or be working towards, a recognised assessor qualification such as TAQA or CAVA.
• Have strong organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
• Be confident using digital systems and assessment platforms.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be able to travel to assessment locations across the UK where required.

Previous experience as an assessor, trainer, mentor or quality assurer would be advantageous, as would experience of apprenticeship delivery or End-Point Assessment.

Experience within education or work-based learning is desirable, although we actively welcome applications from experienced fundraising professionals looking to move into assessment.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to attend induction and standardisation activities before conducting EPA activity and participate in ongoing standardisation events throughout the year.

Associates are expected to maintain and evidence current occupational competence, comply with AIM's Internal and External Quality Assurance requirements, maintain accurate assessment records and undertake assessment training where previous End-Point Assessment experience is not held.

Why Join AIM?

• Flexible associate working arrangements that can fit around existing employment, consultancy or portfolio careers.
• Competitive fee per assessment.
• Opportunity to influence and support the next generation of fundraising professionals.
• Remain actively connected to the profession while sharing your expertise and experience.
• Ongoing training, moderation and standardisation support.
• Work with an experienced and supportive EPA team.
• Be part of a growing organisation working with employers and training providers across the UK.

Additional Information

AIM will provide assessment guidance and assessment materials to support assessors in carrying out End-Point Assessment activities.

Assessments are conducted through a Case for Support Pitch, Presentation with Questions and Answers, and a Professional Discussion underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence, allowing apprentices to demonstrate their fundraising knowledge, skills and occupational competence through realistic workplace practice.

Ongoing training and standardisation activities form part of the role to ensure consistency, reliability and quality of assessment decisions. Assessment activities may be recorded for moderation and quality assurance purposes.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group are committed to promoting equity, celebrating diversity and ensuring inclusion across all aspects of our work as an Awarding Organisation. We require everyone regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances should have fair and equitable access to our qualifications, our services, and all our opportunities.

We are dedicated to creating and continually maintaining an environment that is inclusive, is free from discrimination, harassment, or bias. This includes, but is in no way limited to, characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2010 age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Our approach to equity, diversity and inclusion is embedded in the design, delivery and awarding of all our qualifications and assessment materials. We actively work to remove barriers by using our impact assessment tool and make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all learners can achieve their full potential. We also endeavour to ensure that our assessment materials and processes are fair, accessible, and free from cultural or unconscious bias.

We are committed to working toward:

• Ensuring fairness and transparency in all our policies, procedures, and decision making.
• Listening to and learning from the voices of our learners, our centres, our staff and our stakeholders especially those from underrepresented groups.
• Regularly reviewing our practices to identify and address any and all inequality or unintended disadvantage.
• Building a diverse workforce and partner network that reflects the communities we serve.
• Supporting continuous professional development in EDI for all staff and associates.

Our vision is to become a sector leader in inclusive awarding practices. We understand that this is an ongoing journey, and we are committed to continuous improvement to help create a more equitable and representative organisation.

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