Wastewater Networks - Learning & Development Coach

-; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job description

The Vacancy

Watertrain, part of RSK Group, is currently recruiting for a Wastewater Networks Learning & Development Coach to join their team in a permanent, full time position.

This position is to deliver the L3 wastewater networks technician apprenticeship to learners - Water industry network technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

Watertrain specialise in delivering apprenticeships and qualifications to the water utility sector and this is an exciting time to join their growing team.

We are looking for people to teach the knowledge aspects of the programme to small groups of learners in a classroom setting. We also need people who can do the one to one coaching and competency assessment on site with the learner.

Key responsibilities:

• To plan, co-ordinate, assess and review the learning activities with learners in the workplace.
• Deliver classroom based training to a group of up to 12 learners.
• Conduct training and assessment covering skills and competencies as appropriate on and off site as required and provide a wide range of training solutions based on employer needs.
• Provide training and/or assessment in appropriate disciplines to a range of learners (new to business & upskilling).
• Be responsible for a caseload of learners ensuring timely completion within agreed timescales appropriate for level and individual needs.
• At commencement of the programme work with the employer and learner to agree and create an Individual Learning Plan, setting clear milestones and targets to enable all components of the training programme to be monitored and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor the learner's progress over the duration of the programme ensuring formal reviews between the learner and employer, in line with the individual learning plan, are undertaken as a minimum every 12 weeks.
• Track and record the vocational progress of learners on a regular basis/as required reporting and taking action in respect of any concerns (including the 20% of the job training).
• Contribute to and participate in the assessment and quality assurance procedures for all programmes/training provision, including Internal Quality Assurance to the prescribed standards.
• Contribute to the review and evaluation process in order to ensure year on year improvements.
• Provide feedback on learners' work and assignments, including marking assignments and providing guidance and support to learners.
• Assess and monitor portfolio of learners work and ensure completion within agreed deadlines and target date (including electronic or paper based portfolios).
• Complete assessment paperwork to the required audit standards.
• Comply with internal and awarding and funding organisations quality assurance procedures and standards.
• Maintain and update knowledge of the subject/professional area and co-operate in any staff development activities required to effectively carry out the duties of the post and to participate in review and development schemes.
• Comply with safeguarding procedures, ensuring learners understand the importance of safeguarding.

Person Specification:

• Experienced in wastewater networks with potentially supervisory or management experience.
• Confident in one's knowledge and experience and excited at the prospect of helping others in their careers.
• A team player with good IT and communication skills.
• A willingness to travel and away from home to deliver on client sites.
• Looking to work for the UK water sector's largest training provider.

Salary & Benefits:

• £40,000 per annum.
• Car Allowance.
• Access to a range of benefits on our benefits platform.
• Regular training and development.
• Life Assurance.

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About Us

Watertrain is a UK-leading provider of water-utility qualifications and apprenticeships. We help employers to find solutions to training needs and longer-term staff development through apprenticeship programmes, competency qualifications, and bespoke training. The company joined the RSK Group in May 2022.

We are experts in developing nationally accredited qualifications that are created following consultation with sector employers, thereby ensuring their effectiveness and suitability, in addition to meeting organisational needs. We have developed nationally accredited qualifications with CABWI (water-sector-awarding organisation), including a level 4 diploma (Water Industry Operations and Management) and 5 new level 3 combined-diploma qualifications. The qualifications support delivering the Apprenticeship Standard and provide learners and employers with the added value of an accredited qualification. The evidence portfolio we designed for each qualification can generate the competency and knowledge to achieve 70% for End Point Assessment in the Water Process Technician Apprenticeship Standard.

Watertrain is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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Benefits

• Life Assurance.
• Annual Leave Purchase.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Mental Health Support.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.