Trainer & Skills Coach - Business Management

Ready to drive the future of Business Management development at Oaklands College?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for a Business and Management Apprenticeship Trainer & Skills Coach to provide high-quality college training, coaching, and assessment to apprentices, ensuring they develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to succeed in their roles and complete their apprenticeships

The Oaklands Education group is a vibrant and diverse learning centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is more than just a college and is well positioned to be internationally known, nationally recognised, regionally relevant, and locally significant.

Oaklands is ambitious at reaching a greater number of individuals, businesses and stakeholders through its diverse group, to grow our portfolio and offer, to meet global economic and social needs in a transformational way. Oaklands launched their professional training and development offer in 2024 to work with employers in a meaningful way, and we are seeking a Business and Management Apprenticeship Trainer & Skills Coach to play a vital role as we deliver this new and exciting part of the Oaklands group at pace

We are looking for a Business and Management Apprenticeship Trainer & Skills Coach to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring high levels of positive outcomes. In this position, you will own the end-to-end apprenticeship journey, having a meaningful impact on apprentices' lives, support apprentices' development and conduct regular site assessments and progress reviews with apprentices and their employers to monitor progress, set targets, and ensure timely completion of apprenticeship standards. You will also be responsible for agreeing a training plan with the apprentices and employer using the apprenticeship standards and ensure its compliance with funding rules and liaising with employers to ensure effective workplace training and development, providing regular updates on apprentice progress.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent organisational and time management abilities, the ability to work independently and as part of a team and passionate about supporting learners and fostering their development.

You should be proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively. Previous experience in delivering training and coaching within an apprenticeship or educational setting is essential, along with a commitment to providing a high-quality Apprenticeship service to support workplace learning and development with employers and apprentices.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. We have fantastic benefits like a free on-site gym in St Albans, private healthcare options, a cycle to work scheme and financial wellbeing support. We take care of what's important to you.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

Oaklands is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Your Day-to-Day Impact:

Training and Coaching

• Own the end-to-end apprenticeship journey, having a meaningful impact on apprentices' lives
• Deliver high-quality, industry-specific training and coaching to apprentices through various methods, including face-to-face, online, and in the workplace.
• Develop and deliver engaging learning sessions, workshops, and group activities to support apprentices' development.
• Conduct regular progress reviews with apprentices and their employers to monitor progress, set targets, and ensure timely completion of apprenticeship standards.
• Embed key themes (M&E, ED&I etc.) into all taught sessions.
• Uses apprentices/students individual starting points to plan tailored learning which allows individuals to achieve the highest grades possible.

Assessment and Feedback

• Assess apprentices' work and performance against the required standards, providing constructive feedback and action plans for improvement.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of assessment records, maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation in the college's e-portfolio system.
• Prepare apprentices for end-point assessments, ensuring they are fully aware of the requirements and standards.

Employer Engagement

• Agree a training plan with the apprentices and employer using the apprenticeship standards and ensure its compliance with funding rules.
• Liaise with employers to ensure effective workplace training and development, providing regular updates on apprentice progress.
• Support employers in understanding their role in the apprenticeship program and help them create supportive learning environments.
• Work collaboratively with the college's business development team to foster strong employer relationships and promote apprenticeship programs.

Learner Support

• Provide pastoral and academic support to apprentices, addressing any barriers to learning and progression.
• Develop and implement individual learning plans tailored to apprentices' needs and goals.
• Ensure apprentices receive appropriate information, advice, and guidance on their career development and progression opportunities.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Provide regular and purposeful reports to employers, apprentices, and the College so that there is a clear plan of action which is time bound for each apprentice and which allows completion with agreed target dates, including preparation for End Point Assessment
• Adhere to the college's quality assurance processes, ensuring all training and assessment activities meet internal and external standards.
• Ensure compliance with ESFA funding rules and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the quality of the apprenticeship programme is maintained to a high standard meeting the awarding organisation, Ofsted, ESFA, End Point Assessment Organisation and College requirements
• Participate in internal and external audits and quality inspections, including Ofsted.

Professional Development

• Maintain and update personal knowledge and skills through continuous professional development (CPD) activities.
• Participate in staff development programs and training sessions as required.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of Oaklands Training & Development.

Senior Trainer and Skills Coach

• Internal and External Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact with the external verifiers to ensure consistent assessment standards and collaborate effectively during external audits.
• Inspection Preparation: Prepare, collect, and organise documentation and evidence required for both internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and readiness for inspections.
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA): Oversee the internal quality assurance processes for assigned learners, ensuring compliance with awarding body guidelines. Maintain and enhance quality assurance systems to support continuous improvement.
• Trainer Support: Provide guidance and support to assessors, fostering best practices in IQA procedures. Lead regular training sessions and quality reviews to maintain high standards across the team.

Is this You?

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• High level of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passionate about supporting learners and fostering their development.
• Proven experience in delivering training and coaching within an apprenticeship or educational setting.
• Relevant teaching and/or assessor qualifications (e.g., PTLLS, A1 Assessor Award, TAQA) are desirable
• Relevant IQA qualifications or a willingness to work towards are desirable
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and frameworks, including assessment and end-point assessment requirements.
• Experience in working with employers to support workplace learning and development.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in using e-portfolio systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A relevant vocational qualification or industry experience in the subject area being delivered.

Why Oaklands?

At Oaklands, your work matters. We invest in both students and staff to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed and grow.

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Local Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions.
• Ongoing CPD and free access to Adult Community Learning courses.
• Free onsite permit parking.
• Onsite gym and wellness treatments at discounted rates.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through UNO Bus Scheme.
• Eye care vouchers and employee assistance programme.
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including peer supporters.
• Staff development days and annual awards celebrating your achievements.

Please note: 

Unqualified Salary Banding - £34,305 - £37,493

Qualified Salary Banding - £38,631 - £42,204

Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and stakeholders to share this commitment.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive high interest. Don't miss your opportunity to join a college that's shaping futures and transforming lives.

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