Apprenticeship Development Coach

Bidvane; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and CPD

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking an Apprenticeship Development Coach in Colchester to support Engineering, Manufacturing and Professional Construction apprenticeships. You will coach a caseload, link learners with employers, track progress and ensure timely milestones and End Point Assessments are achieved.

You will manage sign-ups, provide guidance, maintain records in Smart Assessor, and work with teams to deliver high-quality learning while championing safeguarding and equality across all

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and maths, such as GCSE grade 4/C or above, CSE Level 1, O-Level grade C or above, Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy, or equivalent
• Level 3 education or above and/or a relevant professional qualification, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Coach and support apprentices and employers throughout the apprenticeship journey
• Manage apprentice sign-ups, provide guidance and complete related administration
• Track apprentice progress through regular reviews and key milestones
• Identify barriers and learners needing extra support, then connect them with appropriate resources
• Create and follow up action plans for apprentices at risk
• Guide apprentices with Functional Skills and End Point Assessment preparation
• Work with delivery teams to maintain high-quality learning experiences
• Champion safeguarding, equality and health and safety in interactions
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in Smart Assessor and other systems
• Support quality, recruitment and employer engagement efforts
• Take part in ongoing training, events and continuing professional development

Skills

Mentoring

Stakeholder liaison

Digital literacy

Education

Level 3 education or above

Level 2 English and Maths

Tools

Smart Assessor

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Apprenticeship Development Coach sits in Colchester Institute’s Engineering department, supporting Engineering, Manufacturing and Professional Construction apprenticeships. The post involves coaching a caseload, linking apprentices with employers and college teams, tracking progress and supporting timely completion of milestones and End Point Assessments. It combines regular reviews and targeted learner support with administration, safeguarding, employer engagement and accurate Smart Assessor records. Applicants need Level 2 English and maths, plus Level 3 education or a relevant professional qualification.

What the job involves

• Coach and support apprentices and employers throughout the apprenticeship journey
• Manage apprentice sign-ups, provide guidance and complete related administration
• Track apprentice progress through regular reviews and key milestones
• Identify barriers and learners needing extra support, then connect them with appropriate resources
• Create and follow up action plans for apprentices at risk
• Guide apprentices with Functional Skills and End Point Assessment preparation
• Work with delivery teams to maintain high-quality learning experiences
• Champion safeguarding, equality and health and safety in interactions
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in Smart Assessor and other systems
• Support quality, recruitment and employer engagement efforts
• Take part in ongoing training, events and continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and mathematics, such as GCSE grade 4/C or above, CSE Level 1, O-Level grade C or above, Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy, or equivalent
• Level 3 education or above and/or a relevant professional qualification, or equivalent

Experience

• Experience training, mentoring or supporting team members or apprentices
• Evidence of effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders

Skills & knowledge

• Proficiency with digital systems, such as Microsoft Office, Smart Assessor or similar

What’s offered

• Ongoing training, events and continuing professional development