Learning and Development Coach in Computing

University of Sunderland; New Penshaw; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 49 days holiday

Award-winning staff networks

Lifestyle benefits

Health and well-being support

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

University of Sunderland is recruiting a Learning and Development Coach in Computing to support apprentices throughout their workplace programme and ensure high-quality learning aligned to Apprenticeship Standards.

You will collaborate with apprentices, employers and academic colleagues to develop technical competence and professional progression in a dynamic, higher education setting. This fixed-term post runs for 18 months.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of Computer Science principles and their application to workplace learning.
• Ability to support learners in applying technical knowledge to real-world scenarios and professional practice.
• Ability to apply professional judgement in identifying learning needs and adapting approaches.
• Understanding of current industry practices, tools, and technologies relevant to computing.

Responsibilities

• Support apprentices throughout their programme of study within the workplace, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.
• Collaborate with employers and academic colleagues to align learning with Apprenticeship Standards and programme requirements.
• Apply specialist computing knowledge to develop learners' workplace competencies.
• Contribute to the development of technical competence in a workplace context.

Skills

Computer Science knowledge

Learner support in real-world contexts

Industry practices understanding

Interpreting Apprenticeship Standards

Job description

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries.

We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as:

• A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North-East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North-East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

If you are building your academic career and want to do so somewhere that is genuinely investing in its people and its portfolio, this is a compelling moment to join us. You will be part of a growing, ambitious team, contributing to technically rigorous, professionally relevant curriculum that serves a diverse and international student community. Our faculty has active research interests in digital transformation and AI, sustainable engineering and advanced manufacturing, and cybersecurity and resilience, and we are looking for colleagues who want to contribute to this.

We are recruiting a Learning and Development Coach in Computing, where the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting apprentices throughout their programme of study within the workplace, helping them to achieve successful outcomes and progress in their professional development. You will work closely with apprentices, employers, and academic colleagues to ensuring a high-quality learning experience aligned to Apprenticeship Standards and programme requirements, applying specialist Computer Science knowledge to support the development of technical competence in a workplace context.

Please note this is a fixed-term post for 18 months.

Is this you?

The successful candidate will have –

- Specialist knowledge of Computer Science principles, with the ability to apply this to support technical learning and development in a workplace context.

- Ability to support learners in applying technical knowledge to complex, real-world scenarios and professional practice.

- Ability to apply professional judgement in identifying learning needs, selecting appropriate interventions, and adapting approaches to support learner progression and achievement.

- Understanding of current industry practices, tools, and technologies relevant to the subject area.

- Ability to interpret Apprenticeship Standards and align subject knowledge to programme outcomes and assessment requirements.

At the University of Sunderland, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well‑being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:

• Up to 49 days’ holiday - that’s 36 days’ annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays!
• Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are.
• Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars.
• Health and well‑being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts.
• Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.

Closing date: Sunday 23rd August (23:59 GMT)