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THIS IS A REMOTE ROLE - ACCEPTING APPLICANTS NATIONWIDE

About

Our client delivers exceptional learning experiences that empower people and organisations to lead change with confidence. Their programmes – from Level 4 and 5 Skills Bootcamps to industry-recognised Level 6 Apprenticeships and Bespoke Programmes – focus on innovation, transformation, and commercial leadership.

They work with ambitious individuals and forward-thinking organisations to make learning simple, impactful, and aligned to real-world change and their approach combines high-impact design, evidence-based methods, and delivery that meets the moment.

As they enter their next phase of growth they are looking for exceptional Skills Coaches to help support and shape it.

The Opportunity

As a Skills Coach you will play a pivotal role in the development and success of apprentices, ensuring their learning is embedded in real-world practice and that they thrive throughout their apprenticeship journey.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a dynamic, ambitious and caring team that is passionate about transforming learning experiences.

You will work closely with learners, employers, and colleagues to deliver personalised coaching, impactful feedback, and meaningful learning interventions that drive both personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Learner Coaching & Support: Manage a caseload of apprentices, delivering personalised 1:1 coaching that encourages reflection, application of learning, and professional growth.
li>Assessment & Feedback: Assess project work, assignments, and portfolios through professional discussions and written feedback that is detailed, constructive, and developmentally focused.
• Progress Monitoring: Conduct regular progress reviews, track learner achievements, and set clear, measurable goals to support learners to succeed - and exceed - expectations.
• Learning Embedded in Practice: Support learners in applying knowledge and skills directly within their roles, maximising impact and aligning learning with workplace demands.
• Workshop Facilitation: Support or deliver engaging workshop sessions - both virtually and in person; supporting key elements of the curriculum with contextualised content.
• E-Portfolio Management: Use learning platforms (e.g., Bud) to document progress, support development, and evidence learning outcomes.
• Employer Collaboration: Build strong relationships with employers to align learning with organisational goals, ensuring mutual benefit and ongoing engagement.
• Safeguarding & Compliance: Promote learner safety and well-being, upholding Prevent and safeguarding responsibilities in line with Ofsted and DfE standards.
• Impact & Value Add: Identify opportunities to stretch and challenge learners, champion their development, and provide insights that drive programme and learner success.
• Continuous Improvement: Feed into curriculum and delivery improvements by sharing learner insights and advocating for innovation in teaching and learning approaches.

About You

They are looking for someone who:

• Brings recent and relevant industry experience, ideally in service design, human-centred design, change leadership and management, or innovation.
• Is an experienced apprenticeship coach with a track record of supporting high levels of learner achievement.
• Is an outstanding communicator, motivator, and mentor – able to engage learners at various stages of their careers.
< i>Understands the apprenticeship landscape, including Ofsted and DfE requirements.
• Thrives in a learner-focused, impact-driven environment and is tech-savvy.
• Is proactive and organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Brings a solutions-focused, collaborative mindset that aligns with the company values.

Your Experience & Knowledge

• Essential:
  • Experience coaching apprentices within a UK-based training provider.
  • Strong understanding of e-portfolios and digital learning tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to support learners to embed knowledge in practice and make a measurable impact in their roles.
  • Recognised teaching qualification (AET/CET/DET/PGCE).
  • Assessor qualification (A1/CAVA).
• Relevant industry experience and qualification at Level 6 or above.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship standards and assessment practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• IQA qualification (L4 IQA) – desirable.
< i>Maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent.

Location & Working Arrangements

This role offers flexible working arrangements. You can opt for a hybrid setup with 1-2 days per week in our Central London office or work fully remotely in the UK.

HYBRID ROLE, 2 DAYS IN LONDON OFFICE

Role Purpose

The Skills Trainer will plan, teach, and support apprentices and colleagues to achieve qualifications, improve learner experience, and drive positive outcomes. This includes delivering classroom, online, and workplace-based sessions, both group and 1:1, while ensuring continuous improvement in attendance, retention, and achievement.

What You’ll Do

As a Skills Trainer, you’ll:

• Deliver high-quality training in either Housing  (CIH) up to Level 5 and/ or   Leadership & Management  (L&M) up to Level 7.
li>Lead on apprenticeship programmes within your area of expertise. li>Design and deliver engaging, inclusive sessions in classroom, online, and workplace settings. < i>Support learners through tutorials, assessments, and preparation for End Point Assessments. li>Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance learner engagement, retention, and achievement.

You might currently be:

li>An apprenticeship assessor looking to step into a more hands-on teaching role. < i>A housing professional with a passion for developing others and ready to share your expertise. < i>A trainer or coach with experience in one area (e.g., housing or L&M) and looking to expand into the other. < i>Someone who hasn’t yet delivered leadership development but is keen to grow into this area with the right support.

What We’re Looking For:

• H s a strong housing background (ideally with CIH Level 5 or equivalent).
< i>Holds a PELTS qualification (or equivalent teaching qualification), or is willing to work towards one. < i>Has experience delivering apprenticeship standards and understands OFSTED frameworks. Can confidently lead or is ready to grow into leading leadership development programmes. li>Is a great communicator, highly organised, and passionate about learner success.

Success Metrics

• High standards of teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Enriched learner experience with innovative approaches.
• Strong learner attendance, retention, and achievement.
• Effective use of data to identify and support at-risk learners.
• Compliance with safeguarding, Prevent, and quality frameworks.
• Delivery of agreed objectives, reports, and audit requirements.

THIS IS A REMOTE ROLE - ACCEPTING APPLICANTS NATIONWIDE

About

Our client delivers exceptional learning experiences that empower people and organisations to lead change with confidence. Their programmes – from Level 4 and 5 Skills Bootcamps to industry-recognised Level 6 Apprenticeships and Bespoke Programmes – focus on innovation, transformation, and commercial leadership.

They work with ambitious individuals and forward-thinking organisations to make learning simple, impactful, and aligned to real-world change and their approach combines high-impact design, evidence-based methods, and delivery that meets the moment.

As they enter their next phase of growth they are looking for exceptional Skills Coaches to help support and shape it.

The Opportunity

As a Skills Coach you will play a pivotal role in the development and success of apprentices, ensuring their learning is embedded in real-world practice and that they thrive throughout their apprenticeship journey.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a dynamic, ambitious and caring team that is passionate about transforming learning experiences.

You will work closely with learners, employers, and colleagues to deliver personalised coaching, impactful feedback, and meaningful learning interventions that drive both personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Learner Coaching & Support: Manage a caseload of apprentices, delivering personalised 1:1 coaching that encourages reflection, application of learning, and professional growth.
li>Assessment & Feedback: Assess project work, assignments, and portfolios through professional discussions and written feedback that is detailed, constructive, and developmentally focused.
• Progress Monitoring: Conduct regular progress reviews, track learner achievements, and set clear, measurable goals to support learners to succeed - and exceed - expectations.
• Learning Embedded in Practice: Support learners in applying knowledge and skills directly within their roles, maximising impact and aligning learning with workplace demands.
• Workshop Facilitation: Support or deliver engaging workshop sessions - both virtually and in person; supporting key elements of the curriculum with contextualised content.
• E-Portfolio Management: Use learning platforms (e.g., Bud) to document progress, support development, and evidence learning outcomes.
• Employer Collaboration: Build strong relationships with employers to align learning with organisational goals, ensuring mutual benefit and ongoing engagement.
• Safeguarding & Compliance: Promote learner safety and well-being, upholding Prevent and safeguarding responsibilities in line with Ofsted and DfE standards.
• Impact & Value Add: Identify opportunities to stretch and challenge learners, champion their development, and provide insights that drive programme and learner success.
• Continuous Improvement: Feed into curriculum and delivery improvements by sharing learner insights and advocating for innovation in teaching and learning approaches.

About You

They are looking for someone who:

• Brings recent and relevant industry experience, ideally in service design, human-centred design, change leadership and management, or innovation.
• Is an experienced apprenticeship coach with a track record of supporting high levels of learner achievement.
• Is an outstanding communicator, motivator, and mentor – able to engage learners at various stages of their careers.
< i>Understands the apprenticeship landscape, including Ofsted and DfE requirements.
• Thrives in a learner-focused, impact-driven environment and is tech-savvy.
• Is proactive and organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Brings a solutions-focused, collaborative mindset that aligns with the company values.

Your Experience & Knowledge

• Essential:
  • Experience coaching apprentices within a UK-based training provider.
  • Strong understanding of e-portfolios and digital learning tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to support learners to embed knowledge in practice and make a measurable impact in their roles.
  • Recognised teaching qualification (AET/CET/DET/PGCE).
  • Assessor qualification (A1/CAVA).
• Relevant industry experience and qualification at Level 6 or above.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship standards and assessment practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• IQA qualification (L4 IQA) – desirable.
< i>Maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent.

Location & Working Arrangements

This role offers flexible working arrangements. You can opt for a hybrid setup with 1-2 days per week in our Central London office or work fully remotely in the UK.

The Role & Company

We’re working with a leading global financial services firm, based in London, that’s looking to strengthen its learning and talent capabilities across the group. As they continue to invest in developing future-ready leaders, they’re hiring an experienced Senior Manager – Talent Development & Learning to help shape and deliver impactful leadership and learning strategies.

This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing, fast-paced organisation where learning is a key business priority. The role sits at the heart of their global talent development strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders to design and lead high-impact learning programmes that drive real business outcomes.

We’re ideally looking for someone with a background in investment management or financial/professional services, who understands the importance of aligning learning with business transformation and can operate confidently with senior leaders.

Summary of the role and key responsibilities

• Deep expertise in learning design, facilitation, and programme evaluation—especially in leadership development.
• A strong track record of delivering large-scale learning initiatives in complex, global organisations.
• Confident working with and influencing senior stakeholders.
• A strategic thinker who can connect learning to business transformation and change.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and leading through influence.
• Experience managing external learning partners and vendors.
• A champion for inclusion and learner-centred design.
• Someone who brings curiosity, creativity, and a growth mindset to everything they do.

How to apply

If you are interested in discussing this role further, please apply for the position or contact Kirstin Hunt at (Job code 62511).

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