Learning & Development Coach (Apprenticeships) - Salford

TieTalent; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Learning and Development Coach (Apprenticeships) to enhance student support. The role involves engaging with apprentices to guide them through their educational journey, ensuring they meet their professional goals. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of apprentices in various fields. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, including flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme

32 days of leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support including counselling

Access to sports and fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Passionate about widening participation in higher education.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Experience in supporting apprentices and understanding apprenticeship standards.

Responsibilities

• Support apprentices in meeting program requirements and completing portfolios.
• Plan and deliver information sessions on apprenticeships.
• Organize and document progress review meetings for apprentices.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Learning & Development Coach (Apprenticeships) - Salford

Opportunity Overview

We wish to appoint a Learning and Development Coach (Apprenticeships) who will strengthen our student support team. The appointee will join our dedicated apprenticeship team, with the primary role of engaging with and supporting our Apprentices as they navigate their working and learning journey towards their degree and professional accreditation goals.

You will be passionate about widening participation in higher education and enabling student success. Having an eye for detail and the 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, effective communication skills are crucial. You should be able to identify issues, solve problems, 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 provide high-quality and compliant apprenticeships that prepare all our apprentices for occupational competence and successful careers.

Please note that multiple vacancies are available: two permanent and one fixed-term.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain familiarity with relevant professional body requirements and support apprentices to meet program requirements.
2. Have a thorough understanding of the relevant apprenticeship standards and support apprentices to evidence achievement of the knowledge, skills, and behaviors, including the timely completion of portfolios.
3. Ensure apprentices understand their Gateway and end-point assessment (EPA), how the on-programme element prepares them for this, and support them to achieve successful completion.
4. Plan, deliver, and evaluate formal and informal information sessions on apprenticeships and work-based learning for apprentices, staff, and work-based supervisors/assessors/mentors.
5. Organize, attend, and document regular tripartite progress review meetings for apprentices to address apprenticeship requirements, including industry and professional body obligations.

About the School or Department

The School of Health & Society, with over 8,000 students, is the largest school at the University of Salford, comprising colleagues and students from around the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school committed to lifelong learning and real-world impact.

Our programs span various subjects, including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport.

Joining us means becoming part of a broad network of professionals sharing knowledge and expertise. We are passionate and committed to shaping the future health professionals, community, and social leaders.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
• Impressive 32 days of leave plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas, and options to buy more
• Flexible working arrangements to help you achieve work-life balance
• A supportive community that values diversity and shared passion for improving students’ lives
• Perks through MySalford, our employee portal, offering lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programmes, counselling, and access to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships