Project Management Trainer

**About us**:
A niche provider of apprenticeship learning programmes in Project Management, Leadership and Management, and Business Improvement. We are specialists in delivering training solutions into public sector organisations, education settings, facilities management, engineering and construction.

We do not believe in training for training's sake, which is why our team combines extensive industry experience and knowledge of these disciplines with a huge passion for learning that makes a difference.

**ELA have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk.**

**Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure Baring Service check (DBS) where appropriate.**

**Role Purpose**

The role of an APM Trainer & Coach is at the coal face our business. The training aspects of the role require inspirational delivery of Prince2 and APM PMQ training via blended learning solutions such as leading interactive group workshops virtually and face to face, 1-2-1 coaching and exam preparation. You will be using a variety of teaching and assessing techniques to ensure that the highest standards of bespoke learning is offered.

In the Portfolio Coach/Mentor element of the role you will be supporting Apprentices to complete their portfolio of evidence, providing the backbone in quality delivery for our business. Working closely with our learners, employers and trainers, you will be responsible for supporting them to evidence their learning and enabling them to cross the finish line in a timely manner.

You will be using a variety of reviewing tools and learning support such that outstanding coaching is provided for every learner. Through the work you do as trainer and coach, you will not only be making a difference in the lives of learners, but also increasing standards and reputation of the Industry.

**Typical Deliverables**

This list is not exhaustive and you are expected to undertake any reasonable activity suited to your qualifications and experience.

The role of Trainer/ Coach will be allocated in balanced proportions dependent on your skill set and the needs of the business. You will be required to manage your own workload to achieve the appropriate output of successful portfolio coaching in conjunction with preparing for and delivering your training commitments.

The principle duties required to deliver both aspects of this role will include the elements below. This list is not exhaustive and you will be expected to undertake any reasonable activity suited to your qualifications and experience.

Training Specific
- Delivering outstanding teaching and learning of knowledge in Project Management
- Mentoring learners with varying barriers to learning
- Ensuring timely progression of learners through their qualifications with the delivery of masterclass workshops, webinars, observation, professional discussion and other methods.
- Working with Functional Skills Specialists to facilitate learning towards functional skill components
- Assisting with enrolling learners onto Apprenticeships and other qualifications

Coaching Specific
- Supporting training to ensure Apprentices’ work is regularly uploaded on the e-portfolio system
- Reviewing portfolio work and complete feedback in accordance with established PQA practice
- Holding regular 1-2-1 reviews with Apprentices (and line managers) for the purpose of giving specific portfolio advice and guidance
- Working collaboratively with trainers to fulfil client reporting requirements
- Collecting, annotating and promulgating Exemplar work
- Participating/ Observing EPAs as the trainer representative
- Assist with EPA preparations through 1-2-1 meetings, including line manager briefings

General
- Completing and maintaining all regulatory and financial paperwork
- Engaging employers in the learning programmes
- Administration of e-portfolio to identify any potential compliance issues
- Attending and contributing to Teaching and Learning standardisation meetings where appropriate
- Liaising regularly with your line manager and quality assurance team
- Taking part in continuous professional development, including completion of own qualifications
- Assisting to promote the organisation and its qualification offering to employers and learners
- Offering information, advice and guidance and identifying learner needs

**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:
**Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications**
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience within specialist vocational sector
- Experience working to a supervisory or managerial level
- Excellent practical and theoretical knowledge of vocational specialism
- Industry specific qualifications
- Assessing and/or teaching qualifications (desirable)
- Possess or working to a minimum of level 2 standard in Maths, ICT and English
- Good IT skills - working level of knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other MIS and databases

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