Apprenticeship Coach

About Arden University We are an aspirational and multi‑award‑winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. Job Details Salary: £38,000 per annum Employment type: Fixed Term Contract for 18 months Hours per week: 37 Reporting into: Apprenticeship Manager Department: Corporate Learning About the Role The Coach plays a vital role in guiding and supporting apprentices throughout their degree apprenticeship journey at Arden. Your primary focus will be to empower learners as they develop the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for success. You will be assigned a group of candidates for the duration of their programme and will be responsible for monitoring and supporting their progress through to successful completion of the End Point Assessment (EPA). Drawing on your coaching expertise, you will provide detailed feedback, set meaningful actions, and offer regular, tailored guidance to help each learner stay on track and achieve their goals. About You Skilled at guiding and supporting apprentices through their learning journey. Experienced in taking learners from a starting point to successful EPA completion. Deep understanding of leadership principles, coaching methodologies, and industry‑specific knowledge. Strong communication, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills to foster a collaborative and growth‑oriented environment. Understanding of apprenticeship compliance and quality, with the ability to complete essential administration tasks with a keen eye for detail. Why Arden At Arden, you will become part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students’ journeys are the best they can possibly be, and we reward our people with fantastic benefits. Benefits 30 days holiday + bank holidays on‑top, and even a Christmas closure A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7% SimplyHealth plan option Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles) Access to Perkbox benefits Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends Plus, other excellent benefits Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education Our Values Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you. Closing Date Wednesday 10 December Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups. Sponsorship Statement Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points‑based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route. DBS Statement In our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all members of our community, we have established a policy that mandates the completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for all new staff members joining roles that involve working with apprentices. This precautionary measure is in place to safeguard the well‑being of our apprentices and maintain the highest standards of security. To streamline the onboarding process and adhere to our safeguarding principles, it is imperative that the DBS check for any relevant new starter be initiated and completed before their scheduled start date. #J-18808-Ljbffr