Learning & Skills Co-ordinator (Apprenticeship)

Overview

Salary: £26,200 + up to 6% bonus per annum

Working Location: Nationwide, Home-based

Closing Date: 24/01/2025

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Build a Bright Future with NHBC as a Learning and Skills Coordinator!

Responsibilities

*Please note, the nature of this role requires a DBS background check.

(Applicants must have U.K. Right to Work - study/student/short-term visas do not qualify)

Are you passionate about training and developing as a future industry leader? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your contributions make a real impact?

NHBC is seeking four dedicated and enthusiastic Learning and Skills Coordinator Apprentices to join our team.

In this role, you will provide invaluable mentorship, assist in curriculum development, support practical skills training, monitor apprentice progress, offer career guidance, and act as a crucial liaison between apprentices, trainees, employers, and NHBC trainers. This is more than a job; it's a chance to make a lasting difference and advance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey with NHBC!

What we offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a holiday purchase scheme
• Obtain an Apprenticeship qualification and training and development
• Generous pension scheme, with an employer contribution of up to 10.5%
• Life Assurance (x4 salary)
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts platform, including gym discounts
• 24/7 employee assistance programme supporting your mental wellbeing
• 2 days volunteer leave
• Equalised maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
• Payroll Giving, this allows you to make donations to your chosen charity through monthly pay deductions

What you’ll be doing:

As a Learning and Skills Coordinator with the NHBC Commercial Training team, the role will play a crucial role in supporting and guiding apprentices/trainees through their learning journey. Working closely with learners and trainers to ensure they develop the necessary skills, knowledge, behaviours, and experience to succeed in their roles. This role requires a blend of coaching, mentoring, record-keeping and excellent communication skills.

Being a job role that involves coaching others, this opportunity in return offers personal training and development for you to obtain a professional qualification as a Learning and Skills Mentor via the apprenticeship route working in partnership with a leading qualification training body. The Learning & Skills Mentor qualification is Level 4 which is equivalent to a foundation degree or CertHE and is a 12-month programme, with a 3-month End Point Assessment Period.

Including, but not limited to, the following criteria:

• Mentorship and Guidance: Provide one-on-one and group mentorship to Apprentices/Trainees, helping them to understand and apply industry-specific knowledge and skills.
• Curriculum Support: Assist in the development and delivery of the curriculum, ensuring it meets industry standards and the needs of the apprentices or trainees. Assist the Commercial training team in the development of materials for internal and external customers.
• Skills Development: Work with apprentices and trainees to develop practical skills through hands-on activities, real-world scenarios, and site visits. Act as support to the lead trainer for the Trainee cohorts.
• Progress Monitoring: Track and evaluate the progress of each apprentice or trainee, providing regular feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
• Problem-Solving: Address and resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during the programmes.
• Project work: Assist with any other project work relating to the improvement of training programs ensuring that brand guidelines and internal technical compliance procedures are followed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Evidence of good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to help individuals reach their full potential while supporting both the Commercial Services team and other business functions.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring all compliance requirements are meticulously followed and adhered to.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for training and mentoring purposes, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and others.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Positive attitude with a focus on patience, empathy, and the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals.
• An appreciation of Apprenticeship and learning programmes; advantage to know how they work and different requirements.
• Advantage to have, not necessary: knowledge or experience of the home building sector, and relevant health and safety regulations desired.
• Excellent verbal and written English language communication skills.
• Individuals must be willing to travel; the role requires frequent travel to Milton Keynes office.
• Advantage to hold a current U.K. Driving Licence or in the process of obtaining one in 6 months; travel will be expected in this role.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum GCSE Maths and English qualification grade 2 and above (equivalent to grade C; proof of grading will be required).
• Advantage to have some form of coaching and training experience, but not essential.
• To qualify, individuals must reside in mainland England and possess the UK Right to Work, as required by the NHBC's partner qualifications body.
• NOTE: NHBC does not provide sponsorship; student visas or short-term visas do not qualify.

Why you should join us:

At NHBC we are proud to be unique. No other organisation in our sector combines the variety of services and scale that we offer. As the market leader, our name is synonymous with new home warranty and insurance. Our people are driven by our core purpose to raise standards in housebuilding and protect homeowners.

We are a modern, lifestyle and family-friendly employer who is in a period of rapid growth, investing in technology, data, and new ways of working. We need passionate, talented, and driven people to join us on this journey.

We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly. We don’t promise we can offer you exactly what you want, but we are always happy to talk flexible working.

Your future with us:

We have lots of fantastic examples across our business of people who are building their career with us. We are huge advocates of internal mobility and work hard to retain our best talent. We offer exceptional personal development and career progression opportunities. If you’re ambitious, driven and hard-working you will succeed with us. We’ll support you with full training, ongoing development, and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications and professional memberships.

Our inclusive culture:

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to bring their true selves to work. We fundamentally believe in the rights of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, free from discrimination. We have active employee networks that support our colleagues and their allies, creating safe spaces for open conversations and the sharing of ideas.

If you need any adjustments or additional support with your application, please let us know at Recruitment@nhbc.co.uk