We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Skills Coach who is committed to providing excellent support and guidance for Bio Medical / Lab (Chemistry) Science apprentices. The successful candidate will work closely with the apprenticeship unit and academic colleagues. As a Skills Coach, you will typically:
- Act as an important bridge between the university setting and the workplace, attending employer forum events/contributing to mentor events and workshops.
- Conduct reviews with apprentices and their line managers both in person in the workplace and on-line, building productive relationships with both apprentice and employer and identifying any emerging issues at an early stage. Coach apprentices in developing the skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard.
- Lead Skills Workshops, support and prepare the apprentice for the End Point Assessment.
- Liaise with academic teams and support students with their assignments, in particular the workplace projects., For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact the Programme Manager, Dr Claire Parry If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you. Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups. Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy. Documents
The ideal candidate should have experience of teaching and/or working with students, apprentices or trainees. The post holder will need to demonstrate an ability to communicate with both industry professionals and apprentices. You should have a good degree in Bio Sciences, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, scientific research or industry based laboratory background, with demonstrable knowledge of Bio / Lab Science. The role normally involves travel to employers, so possessing a clean driving licence would be desirable. Alternatively, a willingness to travel by public transport would be required.
This post is based in the Apprenticeships Unit. It is a permanent fixed term part time (0.8) post which is 28 hrs.
