Procurement Skills Coach / Mentor Remote

Newcastle Perms (296); Greater London; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Procurement Skills Coach / Mentor – Remote

Join a dynamic, award-winning apprenticeship training provider that continues to grow and innovate in the world of professional development. We are currently looking for a dedicated Procurement Skills Coach to mentor and support apprentices on their journey to success. This is a fully remote, full-time position with a forward-thinking provider that offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, flexible working, and clear career progression opportunities.

Salary: Up to £35,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Location: Remote / Work from Home

Benefits: Flexible working, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, paid volunteer days, and continuous professional development

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support Learners to Achieve Procurement Apprenticeships (up to Level 4): Manage a caseload of apprentices, providing ongoing one-to-one coaching and support throughout their learning journey. You will guide them through the full apprenticeship standard, helping to develop both technical and transferable skills.
2. Conduct Regular Progress Reviews: Carry out timely and structured progress reviews with apprentices and their employers, ensuring clear action plans, SMART targets, and alignment with the apprenticeship standard's knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
3. Tailor Learning and Development Plans: Develop individual learning plans that reflect the learner’s job role, career goals, and preferred learning styles, ensuring a personalised approach to each learner's development.
4. Prepare Learners for End-Point Assessment (EPA): Build learners’ confidence and readiness for EPA by providing clear guidance, reviewing their portfolio, conducting mock assessments, and ensuring all required components are completed to a high standard.
5. Monitor and Record Learning Progress: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of learner interactions, reviews, and progress in line with internal systems and regulatory requirements (ESFA, Ofsted, etc.).
6. Embed Functional Skills (as required): Where necessary, support the development of English, maths, and digital skills to ensure full apprenticeship completion.
7. Provide Pastoral Support and Motivation: Act as a trusted mentor, offering encouragement, wellbeing support, and career guidance to help learners stay engaged and overcome challenges.
8. Work in Partnership with Employers: Liaise with line managers and stakeholders to ensure learning is relevant to the workplace, and that both learner and employer expectations are being met.
9. Use Technology to Deliver Coaching Remotely: Confidently use platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and internal ePortfolio systems to conduct virtual meetings, reviews, and support sessions effectively.
10. Ensure Compliance and Quality: Adhere to internal quality assurance processes and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, maintaining high standards of delivery in line with Ofsted and awarding organisation expectations.

About You:

1. Hold a recognised teaching or assessing qualification (e.g., AET, TAQA, CAVA) – or be willing to work towards one (supported by the provider).
2. Strong industry background in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management.
3. Previous experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting learners/apprentices in a professional setting.
4. Holding a CIPS Qualification would be highly advantageous
5. Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.
6. Confident with remote working and using digital platforms for learner support.
7. Passionate about helping others achieve their goals through coaching and development.
8. Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage your own caseload independently.

This position is available for an immediate start.

For more information or to apply, please contact Simon Atkins on 0191 300 0513 or 07894 752230