Business Skills Coach

Pearson; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Business Skills Coach to join our friendly team who can deliver high-quality training programs to develop our Apprentices' knowledge, skills, and behaviours for their Level 5 Leadership & Management Programme. The ideal candidate will have solid experience working in Apprenticeships, ideally delivering coaching and management qualifications.

Your responsibilities will include completing Apprentice learning, assessments, reviews, and completions efficiently, always aiming to exceed the quality standards set by management. You'll support every aspect of the learner journey, from preparing for the Gateway to delivering valuable, professional feedback and providing exceptional learning experiences and steadfast guidance to ensure every apprentice and learner achieves their Apprenticeship standards and qualifications successfully.

Location: Based on a hybrid working model, you will have the ability to work remotely with very occasional travel to customer sites and/or our Pearson offices.

Core tasks and responsibilities

• Develop and deliver personalised learning programmes supporting apprentices in gaining required knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
• Contribute to assessment, eligibility, onboarding, and induction to accurately record apprentices' starting points.
• Provide individual coaching, arrange visits, and support apprentices in developing workplace skills essential for qualification completion.
• Assess apprentices against criteria, provide constructive feedback, and use e-portfolios effectively.
• Conduct assessments within set timeframes to monitor progress and generate evidence for qualifications.
• Utilise e-portfolios and virtual learning environments effectively to support apprentices' learning and development.
• Conduct both face-to-face and virtual workshop sessions to coach apprentices in coaching, business, and management skills.
• Track apprentices' progress, conduct formal reviews, and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Maintain accurate apprentice records across various systems and assist in ongoing programme development.
• Engage in CPD activities, attend meetings, and support other qualifications/programmes as needed.

What we are looking for

• Qualified trainer and assessor with demonstrable training and delivery experience of Level 3 and 5 Management Apprenticeships and Qualifications.
• Delivery experience of Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeships would be desirable.
• Industry competence and experience in a management role.
• Proficient in managing learners and caseloads effectively.
• Utilises technology adeptly to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
• Can consistently demonstrate operating as an outstanding or minimum good trainer/assessor, through previous OTLA (Observation of Teaching and Learning) and standardisation observations.
• Proven ability to work in a target-driven environment with a track record in successfully achieving targets.
• Excellent written skills to enable detailed feedback and target setting of objectives.
• Experience of Ofsted inspections and an understanding of ESFA funding requirements desirable but not essential.

This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the DBS.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

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Job: LEARNING DELIVERY

Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 18883