Professional Studies Trainer

Activate Learning; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering education group is seeking a Professional Studies Trainer in Old Warren, UK. This role involves designing and delivering training programmes for leadership and management, focusing on both commercial courses and apprenticeships. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of management experience, coaching qualifications, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires flexibility to travel nationwide to various client sites.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Free eye tests and will writing

Health Cash Plan

Continuous professional growth opportunities

Tailored induction programs

Teacher and Local Government pension schemes

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Options

Free parking at campuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in middle to senior management roles.
• Strong understanding of apprenticeship and commercial training.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality, engaging training programmes.
• Empower future leaders using a blended approach.
• Support the sales and business development team.

Skills

Coaching

Curriculum Design

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Coaching or Mentoring qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning platforms such as Canvas

Job description

About the role:

As a Professional Studies Trainer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-quality, engaging training programmes. Your expertise will shape the future of leadership and management by developing both commercial courses and apprenticeship programmes across areas such as leadership, management, coaching, and business administration-supporting team leaders, middle managers, and executive managers.

Through your passion for learning and coaching, you will empower future leaders to reach their full potential using a blended approach of face-to-face sessions and virtual workshops. You will collaborate closely with IQAs to ensure all content meets rigorous quality standards and complies with Awarding and End Point Assessment Organisation requirements.
Additionally, your commercial acumen will enable you to support the sales and business development team by conducting training needs analyses and helping secure new contracts.

You will be flexible in your approach by being able to deliver workshops via Teams or based in our client's sites across the UK

permanent, full-time position offering a hybrid home-working arrangement, with a primary base at either Oxford College or Reading College and requiring national travel to client sites.

What do you need to be successful as a Professional Studies Trainer at Activate Learning?

We are looking for a management professional with at least 5 years' experience in middle to senior management roles and a strong understanding of apprenticeship and commercial training. You will hold a Coaching or Mentoring qualification and possess excellent skills in designing and delivering engaging curriculum, alongside strong English, Maths, and digital capabilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning platforms such as Canvas, coupled with outstanding communication and problem-solving skills, is essential. Highly motivated, professional, approachable, and a team player, you will also have a full clean driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the flexibility to travel across the UK.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our Wellbeing at Activate Learning - Activate Learning

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.