Engineering Skills and Development Coordinator

Truro and Penwith College; Truro; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Truro and Penwith College in Cornwall seeks an experienced Engineering Skills and Development Coordinator to support learners and employers within the Maths, Computing and Engineering team. You will coordinate apprentice progress, conduct workplace assessments and reviews, and develop learning materials to help apprentices achieve qualifications and wider outcomes.

The role focuses on strong industry knowledge, coaching, and maintaining employer partnerships while ensuring funding and quality

Qualifications

• Recent industry experience in an engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to work effectively with learners, employers and colleagues.
• Experience delivering or supporting apprenticeship standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor apprentice progress and progress reviews.
• Carry out workplace assessments and reviews.
• Develop learning and assessment materials.
• Collaborate with employers to ensure apprentices achieve qualifications and outcomes.

Skills

Recent industry experience in eng env

Engineering principles & practices

Ability to work with learners, bosses,

Experience delivering/apprenticeship

Education

A Level 4 or 5 qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced engineering professional looking to develop the next generation of skilled engineers and apprentices? We are seeking a motivated and industry-focused Engineering Skills and Development Coordinator to join our Maths, Computing and Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your engineering expertise with a passion for supporting learners and employers, helping to deliver high-quality apprenticeship and workforce development programmes. As a key member of the team, you will coordinate and monitor apprentice progress, carry out workplace assessments and reviews, develop learning and assessment materials, and work closely with employers to ensure apprentices successfully achieve their qualifications and wider apprenticeship outcomes. You will play an important role in maintaining strong employer partnerships while ensuring compliance with apprenticeship funding and quality requirements.

• A Level 4 or 5 qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering.
• Recent industry experience within an engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• The ability to work effectively with learners, employers and colleagues.
• Experience of delivering or supporting apprenticeship standards.
• A full UK driving licence.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of engineering talent across Cornwall while supporting employers to build the skilled workforce they need. The position would suit someone with strong industry knowledge who enjoys coaching, developing and supporting others to achieve their potential.

At Truro & Penwith College, we’re proud of our supportive culture, welcoming community and commitment to helping both our students and staff succeed. You’ll join a passionate team making a real difference to learners across Cornwall while benefiting from excellent professional development opportunities and a rewarding working environment. We offer a generous annual leave entitlement, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to ongoing professional development opportunities, comprehensive health and wellbeing support, and the chance to work within a friendly and supportive environment. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to College-wide projects and initiatives, helping to shape and enhance the experience of students and staff across the College.