Firefighter Apprenticeship Development Coach (Part-Time)

Colchester Institute Corporation; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking an Apprenticeship Industry Development Coach - Operational Firefighter Level 3. The role is field-based across Cambridgeshire, requiring regular travel and not based at a CI campus. 10 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, part-time and hourly paid.

Key duties include liaising with employers, apprentices and college staff to align learning requirements, signing up apprentices, and maintaining high standards of quality assurance throughout the apprenticeship journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service with evidence of outstanding service.
• Evidence of liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Active firefighter with Cambridge Fire & Rescue Service.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with employer, apprentice and college staff to ensure learning requirements are understood.
• Carry out apprenticeship sign ups, complete administration tasks and provide IAG to watch managers and new apprentices.
• Liaise with Colchester Institute delivery teams to maintain professionalism and quality assurance throughout the apprenticeship journey.
• Carry out 10-week progress reviews with apprentices and employers to monitor milestones and off-the-job training.
• Support safeguarding, prevent, equality & diversity, health & safety, and British values during meetings with apprentices and CFRS personnel.
• Ensure clear communication between delivery staff and CFRS for gateway to completion and endpoint assessment.
• Keep apprentice information up to date in Learning Hub, Smart Assessor and other learning environments.

Skills

Customer service

Stakeholder liaison

Firefighter experience

Education

Technical Level 3+

English & Maths GCSE 4+/C

Job description

Colchester Institute is seeking an Apprenticeship Industry Development Coach - Operational Firefighter Level 3. The role is field-based across Cambridgeshire, requiring regular travel and not based at a CI campus. 10 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, part-time and hourly paid.

Key duties include liaising with employers, apprentices and college staff to align learning requirements, signing up apprentices, and maintaining high standards of quality assurance throughout the apprenticeship journey.