Job Title: Skills and Development Coach
Location: London (minimum once a month onsite)
Reports to: Coach Team Leader
First Intuition is a provider of apprenticeship and commercial training to a variety of professional disciplines. We pride ourselves on providing a personal approach to training, where people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a number of Skills and Development Coaches to provide our learners with the outstanding support that we’ve won awards for. If you're hard-working and dedicated, FI is an ideal place to get ahead.
If a better work-life balance in your next role is a key requirement, this opportunity ticks that box. Our Skills and Development Coaches are hybrid, with working from home and in-centre working expected, so you get the best of both worlds. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, with eligibility for an annual bonus. Plus, rewards and benefits that are hard to beat - not least working in a supportive, friendly and growing culture where your own skills will be valued too, and your career goals will be nurtured. That’s priceless, and it’s one of the reasons we’re so successful.
If you want to share in our success… of course you do… and you feel you have the talent we’re looking for, then read on, and click now to complete our application form.
You probably want to know more about FI before you complete your application. Please check out our website here: firstintuition dot co dot uk and our Careers Page here: apply.workable dot com/first-intuition to find out about who we are, and learn about the fantastic benefits our employees enjoy.
As a Skills Coach at First Intuition, you will have the opportunity to...
- Work for an OFSTED Outstanding provider that puts people first (the learner and YOU)
- Be part of a fantastic team and wider network, with a unique culture that values individuality, ambition, teamwork, and effort
- Support a caseload of L3/4/7 accountancy apprentices working for some of the biggest names in practice and industry
- Hold regular review meetings with learners and line managers
- Guide learner development through their programme using our bespoke e-portfolio system, including giving feedback on portfolio submissions (non-technical)
- Monitor learner progression to ensure they reach their highest potential in all the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of the apprenticeship standards
- Support apprentices through to End Point Assessment
- Keep excellent records and relevant trackers up to date
- Be able to develop yourself in many additional areas - and have fun while doing it!
Requirements
Essential skills
- Ability to inspire, influence and motivate, with an enthusiasm for learning
- Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Confident and professional, as you will be representing the brand to clients and apprentices
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage own workload
- Microsoft literate (Excel, Outlook)
Desirable
- Accountancy background or knowledge
- Understanding of the accountancy sector
- Apprenticeship experience
Duties
- Work for an OFSTED Outstanding provider that puts people first (the learner and YOU)
- Be part of a fantastic team and wider network, with a unique culture that values individuality, ambition, teamwork, and effort
- Support a caseload of L3/4/7 accountancy apprentices working for some of the biggest names in practice and industry
- Hold regular review meetings with learners and line managers
- Guide learner development through their programme using our bespoke e-portfolio system, including giving feedback on portfolio submissions (non-technical)
- Monitor learner progression to ensure they reach their highest potential in all the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of the apprenticeship standards
- Support apprentices through to End Point Assessment
- Keep excellent records and relevant trackers up to date
- Be able to develop yourself in many additional areas - and have fun while doing it!
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, rising to a total of 30 after 5 years (based on fulltime hours) PLUS bank holidays
- Hybrid working available, equipment provided for homeworking
- Flexible-working positive employer with a range of family-friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour confidential access to counselling and support services
- Competitive Pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Company share scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Long term career prospects in a growing company
- Employee perks including a range of discounts to suit your lifestyle
First Intuition is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and experiences, and believe that diversity strengthens our team. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees, ensuring fairness, respect, and a supportive environment for everyone.