Summary

The Opportunity

This exciting role is to join our academy in a skills coach function. You'll be responsible for providing industry-leading leadership and management education and training, developing people to maintain excellent standards and upskilling the next generation of leaders!

With over 1000 sites, we are one of the Top 100 fastest growing independent catering companies in the UK and a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer! If you're passionate about skills development, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As an Academy Skills Coach, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding training, learning, and assessment practices that engage and inspire apprentices. Your core focus will be on developing the essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours our learners need to successfully achieve their qualifications and progress their careers within the business.

This is a dynamic, home-based role requiring travel, where you will manage your own diary effectively while receiving comprehensive support from the Academy Team.

Your main responsibilities as an Academy Skills Coach will involve :

Exceptional Training Delivery : Design, deliver, and assess learning in line with national standards and qualification frameworks, ensuring the highest quality training experience.

Performance Coaching : Provide robust, developmental, and timely monthly support and reviews for both learners and their line managers, ensuring continuous progress and motivation.

Driving Engagement : Proactively engage learners and line managers to ensure commitment, motivation, and compliance with 'off-the-job' training requirements.

Quality Assurance : Commit to the continuous improvement of training and assessment strategies to maintain our industry-leading standards.

Welfare and Support : Provide and monitor effective safeguarding, well-being, and support arrangements for all learners.

Team Collaboration : Support the wider Academy Team by attending and contributing to internal events and learner-focused activities.

Who we're looking for…

You are an enthusiastic self-starter with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and inspire at all levels of the business. You thrive on helping others achieve and succeed, bringing a keen interest in the education industry and professional development.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Essential :

You possess a recognised Assessor or Teaching Qualification.

You hold a relevant Leadership and Management qualification.

You demonstrate effective time management, strong IT skills, and a high level of organisation.

You have a full UK Driving Licence and the ability to travel across assigned sites.

Why Join Our Team?

We are committed to supporting work-life balance and championing modern working practices, including a hybrid working model and flexible patterns that enhance individual flexibility while enabling business performance.

Salary : £18,000 - £20,000 per annum

Holiday : Generous 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.

Role : Permanent / Part-Time (21 hours per week).

Professional Development : Excellent support to gain additional professional qualifications and continuous training, if required.

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children / young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.

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