Learning and Development Coach

University of Salford (Personnel); Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Salford is seeking a passionate individual to support apprenticeships and promote student success. The role involves maintaining compliance with professional requirements, organizing training sessions, and facilitating progress reviews for apprentices. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to diversity in education. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

32 days leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive community environment

Qualifications

• Passion for widening participation to higher education.
• Ability to work effectively and independently.
• Strong communication skills to work with a diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of professional body requirements for apprentices.
• Support apprentices to meet programme requirements and evidence achievement.
• Plan and evaluate information sessions on apprenticeships.
• Organise progress review meetings to address apprenticeship requirements.

Job description

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.

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

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