Apprentice Skills

APPRENTICE SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT COACH

Salary: £26,030 up to £29,837 (Dependent on qualifications & experience)

If you are from a HR/recruitment/Coaching/Pastoral background or work in an environment that involves problem solving and helping others then we would love to hear from you.

If you are passionate about making a difference to peoples' lives through work and want to join a mission led organisation this could be the job for you. We don't mind if you haven't any experience of working in this sector, what we want are dedicated and motivated individuals who put people first.

As an Apprentice Skills and Development Coach you will be responsible for delivering outstanding learning and assessIf you are from a HR/recruitment/Coaching/Pastoral background or work in an environment that involves problem solving and helping others then we would love to hear from you.

If you are passionate about making a difference to peoples' lives through work and want to join a mission led organisation this could be the job for you. We don't mind if you haven't any experience of working in this sector, what we want are dedicated and motivated individuals who put people first.

As an Apprentice Skills and Development Coach you will be responsible for delivering outstanding learning and assessment practices that engage and inspire apprentices to fulfil their individual potential and develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to successfully pass their apprenticeship and progress in their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coaching apprentices to reach their full potential by providing key support, mentoring, challenging and motivating throughout all aspects of their learning journey

• Reviewing and monitoring learner progress & performance in line with the apprenticeship standards and the occupational expectations of the business

• Accurately maintaining and recording data in accordance with funding and awarding body requirements and effectively managing the progress and performance of an allocated cohort of apprentices

• Effectively planning, supporting and monitoring apprentice placements ensuring clear objectives and alignment to the development of required skills, knowledge and behaviours

• Taking professional pride in their role and embrace continuous professional development opportunities in support of delivering innovative and impactful learning and assessments

• Enacting effective programme delivery that utilises a coaching and blended learning pedagogy to monitor, develop and review apprentices against relevant qualification and standards

• Effectively communicating within the business to ensure all stakeholders involved in the apprentice learner journey are clear on their roles and responsibilities and working in support of the individual learning plan

• Providing and monitoring the effective safeguarding, SHE, welfare and support arrangements for apprentices throughout their programme

Skills and attributes that you'll need to have to thrive in this role:

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant area
• Motivational and inspirational attitude and communication skills
• Coaching Skills
• Resilience and mental toughness
• Adaptability and responsiveness to react to different and challenging situations
• Excellent digital literacy
• A positive, enthusiastic approach to problem solving, with a "can do" attitude
• Be persuasive, persistent and patient
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• An understanding of how to effect positive behavioural change
• Good self-awareness and emotional intelligence
• A passion to make a difference to people's lives

Holding an assessing/ coaching qualification is considered advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

**If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. **

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

· Generous annual leave – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service)

· Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.

· A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

· Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

· Free onsite parking.

· Subsidised onsite restaurant.

· A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

· Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,030.00-£29,837.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Workington CA14