Professional Development Lead

In-Comm Training and Business Services Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded CPD

Flexible and blended working

Pension and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

In-Comm Training & Business Services Ltd seeks a Sector Lead to head the Professional Development team in the West Midlands. You will coach assessors and tutors, drive improvements, and ensure outstanding learner experiences across programmes.

The role requires leadership qualifications, experience managing teams, and a thorough understanding of Ofsted standards and IQA processes. You will blend strategic oversight with hands-on coaching to raise standards.

Qualifications

• L4 Project Management qualification and proven experience leading projects.
• L5 Leadership & Management qualification or higher.
• Experience of leading and managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards and IQA processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to coach and mentor learners and monitor performance data.

Responsibilities

• Head up the Professional Development team.
• Coach and develop assessors and tutors.
• Drive continuous improvement across programmes.
• Ensure every learner receives an outstanding experience.
• Monitor and analyse performance data to support engagement and progression.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Coaching & mentoring

Data analysis

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

L4 Project Management qualification

L5 Leadership & Management qualification

L3 Certificate of Assessing Vocational Achievement

V1 IQA award

L3 Education & Training award

Job description

Who We Are

In-Comm Training & Business Services is the West Midlands' leading employer-led training provider. With over four decades of skills experience and significant investment in our state-of-the-art academies in Aldridge and Telford, we partner with hundreds of employers across manufacturing, engineering, leadership, and business sectors to develop the talent of today and tomorrow. Our consistently strong Ofsted outcomes reflect the dedication of our people and the quality of our provision.

Sector Lead - Professional Development Team

Lead a Team. Raise Standards. Shape the Future.

Are you an experienced training professional with a flair for leadership and a genuine commitment to quality? We are looking for a motivated and people-focused Sector Lead to head up our Professional Development team. In this hands-on role, you will coach and develop a team of assessors and tutors, drive continuous improvement across your programmes, and ensure every learner receives an outstanding experience. If you are ready to make your mark in a high-performing, values-led organisation, we would love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

• L4 Project Management qualification.
• Proven experience leading and delivering on projects using Project Management Principles.
• L5 Leadership & Management qualification or higher.
• Experience of leading and managing teams.
• L3 Certificate of Assessing Vocational Achievement or equivalent award.
• V1 IQA award or equivalent.
• L3 Education & Training award or higher.
• Proven capability to coach and mentor learners across their education journey, effectively monitoring and analysing performance data to support engagement, progression, and on-time completion.
• A strong working knowledge of Ofsted standards, awarding body requirements, and IQA processes.
• Experience of managing and developing a team through observations, appraisals, and ongoing professional development.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Our Culture & Benefits

At In-Comm, our values guide everything we do. This Sector Lead role offers genuine influence over sector quality and direction, supported by funded CPD, flexible and blended working, pension and wellbeing benefits, and the opportunity to develop your team while making a lasting impact on learner and employer outcomes.

In-Comm Training is an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

A strong commitment to safeguarding learners, with employment subject to robust Safer Recruitment checks, including DBS clearance, and adherence to safeguarding and child protection policies