Engineering Skills & Development Coordinator

Truro and Penwith College Cornwall; Truro; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Truro & Penwith College is seeking an Engineering Skills and Development Coordinator to lead apprenticeship and workforce development programmes. You will coordinate apprentice progress, carry out workplace assessments and reviews, and develop learning and assessment materials to support learners and employers across Cornwall.

In this role, you will collaborate with the Maths, Computing and Engineering team to ensure apprentices achieve their qualifications, maintain strong employer

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor apprentice progress.
• Carry out workplace assessments and reviews.
• Develop learning and assessment materials.
• Work closely with employers to ensure apprentices achieve qualifications and wider apprenticeship outcomes.
• Maintain strong employer partnerships while ensuring compliance with apprenticeship funding and quality requirements.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Apprenticeship delivery support

Driving licence

People development

Education

Level 4/5 Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Engineering Skills & Development Coordinator

Engineering Skills and Development Coordinator

Full Time | 37 Hours per Week | 52 Weeks per Year
Salary: £33,683 – £35,911 per annum (Scale 7, Points 32-34)

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.

The successful candidate will have:

• 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.

Why work with us?

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.

Join us and play a key role in supporting learners at one of the UK’s leading FE colleges.