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When did you join Weston College?

I work as an Engineering Assessor here at Weston College. I joined in July 2022, having previously worked at Gloucestershire Engineering Training, prior to this I had spent 17 Years within the Royal Signals (British Army).

Why did you join Weston College?

I was looking for an opportunity to develop my career in this direction when a perfect job came up at the college. This involved having more time directly influencing and developing up-and-coming engineers on their apprenticeships in a range of technical skills, within an often diverse and challenging environment.

How do you spend your day?

I work full-time in a role that requires me to visit the learners within their places of work, I get to witness what the learners are doing day-to-day and help them plan their development through their apprenticeship over a period of years. At the end of their time within the apprenticeship, I get to see them gain their professional recognition and take the next exciting steps into their careers, and I am happy in the knowledge that I was able to make a positive difference to someone’s life.

How has the College supported your career development?

Weston College never stops training its own, and the opportunities will always be given to you, from CPD days to courses for your development. You know when you join Weston College that the only thing that will stop you from achieving your greatest potential, is the effort you wish to put into doing so.

What have you been involved in while working at Weston College?

I joined the Engineering Assessors at a time of change for the industry, older methods of working in engineering were being phased out and newer more learner-centric methods adapted, this has allowed me to be at the front of change, developing the best methodology to help make the biggest impact upon a learner and their journey.

What’s the best thing about working at Weston College?

I love the positive work environment the College has, it has a welcoming and supportive culture with the impressive trust placed in the staff, there is no culture of micromanagement, and every staff member is trusted to be their best and do what is needed of them; and because of this, you find that everyone does more and is willing to stretch themselves constantly for the benefit of not only the learners but the other staff. As an ex-service member this level of cooperation is not one, I often encounter outside of the military and as such is truly remarkable.