Academy Coach

That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.  
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PfP Thrive is Places for People's skills and learning academy, designed to develop talent within our organisation and across the housing and construction sectors. We provide high-quality training, apprenticeships, and future skills learning that address sector-wide skills shortages and help our people and partners thrive in a changing industry.
As a Learning Experience Coach, you'll be at the heart of supporting apprentices through their learning journey, ensuring they feel engaged, informed, and empowered to succeed. This role is all about building strong relationships with learners, employers, and stakeholders to create a positive and impactful experience from start to finish.
You'll provide expert information, advice, and guidance (IAG) to help learners navigate their programmes, while ensuring compliance with apprenticeship standards and Ofsted expectations under the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). This role will be based at our Derby Training Centre, typically on-site during the week.
Excellent understanding of apprenticeship standards, learner support needs, and Ofsted expectations under the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
Competent in the use of digital platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Experience working within housing, property, or skills development sectors Understanding of governance, compliance, or quality assurance processes.
Relevant qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance or learner support (Level 3 or above).
Experience supporting maths, English, and personal development within work-based learning programs.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:   
Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly  
Pension with matched contributions up to 7% 
Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave 
A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% 
Training and development 
Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities
Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.