Construction Skills Coach - Fixed Term

Bradford College; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

West Yorkshire Pension Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff discounts

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking a Construction Skills Coach to work with learners, employers and curriculum teams, providing practical guidance, mentoring and workplace support to help learners develop technical, professional and employability skills for progression into employment, apprenticeships and further training.

This fixed-term role (37 hours per week) is part of a government initiative delivered with West Yorkshire Combined Authority to address construction skills shortages and train up to

Qualifications

• Experience in construction industry and mentoring learners.
• Understanding of employability and workforce expectations.
• Ability to work with employers and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of current industry practices and skills needs.

Responsibilities

• Nurture relationships with community settings to develop projects.
• Provide mentoring to learners on work placements and employer-led projects.
• Support learners to develop technical construction skills and workplace behaviours.
• Deliver guidance to help learners transition to employment.
• Motivate learners to achieve placement objectives and career goals.
• Identify support needs and remove barriers to learner success.
• Promote attendance, punctuality, behaviour and professionalism.
• Supervise groups on external projects and provide technical support.
• Ensure safety and report learner progress during placements.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Site operations health&safety

Mentoring or supervising learners

Employability skills understanding

Collaboration with employers

Industry practices knowledge

Education

GCSE Maths (4-9) or equivalent level 2

GCSE English (4-9) or equivalent level 2

Job description

The Construction Skills Coach will work directly with learners, employers and curriculum teams to ensure learners are fully supported whilst participating in work placements and employer-led projects. The postholder will provide practical guidance, mentoring and workplace support to help learners develop technical, professional and employability skills required for progression into employment, apprenticeships and further training.

This role is being delivered in collaboration with West Yorkshire Combined Authority as part of the government initiative to address national construction skills shortages and train up to 60,000 workers by 2029.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in the construction industry that wants to share their construction skills and experience to nurture the next generation.

Please note that this is a Fixed Term role up until the end of July 2027 and will be working 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities include:

• Nurture relationships with community settings to ensure productive projects can be developed, delivered and built upon.
• Provide direct support and mentoring to construction learners participating in work placements and employer-led projects.
• Support learners to develop technical construction skills, professional behaviours and workplace expectations.
• Deliver guidance and coaching to help learners successfully transition from education into employment.
• Motivate and encourage learners to achieve placement objectives and career aspirations.
• Identify support needs and work with curriculum teams to remove barriers to learner success.
• Promote high standards of attendance, punctuality, behaviour and professionalism
• Support learners during work placements and work-based activities.
• Monitor learner progress and wellbeing whilst on work placements
• Act as a key point of contact between learners, employers and College staff throughout the placement period.
• Ensure learners understand workplace expectations, responsibilities and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor learner engagement and provide intervention where concerns arise.
• Record and report learner progress and achievements
• Support the coordination and delivery of group construction projects and employer-led activities.
• Accompany and supervise groups of learners on external projects where required.
• Provide practical guidance and technical support during project delivery.
• Ensure project activities are completed safely, efficiently and to an agreed standard.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

As part of the hiring process, candidates may be required to complete a psychometric test, which will provide valuable insight into your potential fit within Bradford College.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• Experience within the construction industry.
• Practical understanding of construction site operations and health and safety requirements.
• Experience of supporting, mentoring or supervising young people, apprentices or trainees.
• Understanding of employability skills and workforce expectations.
• Experience of working collaboratively with employers and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of current industry practices and skills needs

Please note that if you are successful and accept a role, any other ongoing applications for other roles with us will be withdrawn automatically.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee /commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, where required, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your options.

Bradford College is proud to be working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all staff. We are implementing policies, resources, and awareness initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued and supported through every stage of life.

Benefits of working at Bradford College

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including a 2-week Christmas closure
• West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.