Learning and Development Coach

The University of Salford; Salford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & pension

32 days leave + holidays

Flexible working

Professional development

Supportive community at Salford

Job summary

Join us at The University of Salford in Salford to contribute to widening participation in higher education and support apprentices toward occupational competence and successful careers. You will engage with employers and university colleagues, ensuring effective communication and collaborative problem-solving across a busy apprenticeship programme.

The role emphasizes ensuring portfolio evidence, understanding of EPA gateways, and delivering information sessions for apprentices and supervisors,

Qualifications

• Passionate about widening participation and enabling student success.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of employers and colleagues.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with relevant professional body requirements and support apprentices to meet programme requirements
• Have thorough understanding of the relevant apprenticeship standard/s and support apprentices to evidence achievement of the knowledge, skills and behaviours including timely completion of portfolios
• Ensure apprentices have a thorough understanding of their Gateway and end point assessment (EPA), how the on-programme element prepares them for this and support them through to successful completion
• Plan, deliver and evaluate formal and informal information sessions on apprenticeship and work- based learning for apprentices, staff and work-based supervisors/assessors/mentors.
• Organise, attend and document regular tripartite progress review meetings for apprentices to address apprenticeship requirements including industry and professional body obligation

Skills

Apprenticeships

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Organization Faculty of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Salford

Salford, United Kingdom

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1000
• Posting Date 08/11/2026, 08:20 AM
• Apply Before 08/18/2026, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Contract Type Permanent
• Salary From £33,951
• Salary To £37,694
• DBS required No
• Driving Required No
• Organization Faculty of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Salford

Opportunity Overview

You will be passionate about widening participation to higher education and enabling student success. Having an eye for detail and an ability to work effectively, independently and within a team environment, is essential. As you will be working with a wide variety of employers and University colleagues the ability to communicate effectively is crucial. You will be able to identify issues, problem solve and work collaboratively to find solutions.

We want to employ people who embrace diversity and appreciate the importance of enabling every individual to succeed. The successful candidate will help us to provide high-quality and compliant apprenticeships that prepare all our apprentices for occupational competence and successful careers.

If you'd like any additional information please contact Joanne Burnett - [e-mail].

Note there is 1 full time opportunity and 1 part time opportunity available.

This opportunity may close early if we receive a high volume of candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with relevant professional body requirements and support apprentices to meet programme requirements
• Have thorough understanding of the relevant apprenticeship standard/s and support apprentices to evidence achievement of the knowledge, skills and behaviours including timely completion of portfolios
• Ensure apprentices have a thorough understanding of their Gateway and end point assessment (EPA), how the on-programme element prepares them for this and support them through to successful completion
• Plan, deliver and evaluate formal and informal information sessions on apprenticeship and work- based learning for apprentices, staff and work-based supervisors/assessors/mentors.
• Organise, attend and document regular tripartite progress review meetings for apprentices to address apprenticeship requirements including industry and professional body obligation

About The School Or Department

The School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE) is a centre of discovery and innovation. With a broad portfolio across computer sciences, engineering, built environment and human and natural sciences, we are one of the largest schools within the University, home to over 6000 students and over 370 colleagues. Our Research and Innovation Centres work together to collaborate around the world’s greatest challenges including Net Zero, Climate Change and Resilience, Healthy Living and Industry. Our focus is on translating our pioneering research into real-world impact for people and industry and our research is recognised as world leading. The School has delivered built environment apprenticeships since 2016 and is a leading provider across Level 4 and Level 6 (degree) standards, including Chartered Surveyor, Construction Site Supervisor, Construction Site Manager, Civil Engineering, Construction Quantity Surveyor and Construction Quantity Surveying Technician. Our team currently supports over 800 apprentices on a part time day release basis from their employers.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives

About Us

Job Description

Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development. All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life. And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you. At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.