Professional Studies Trainer

Activate Learning; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering education group in the UK is seeking a Professional Studies Trainer to design and deliver engaging training programmes shaping future leaders. Responsibilities include developing courses in leadership and management, and conducting training needs analyses. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring travel across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong management background and a Coaching or Mentoring qualification. Benefits include flexible working, competitive salaries, and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Free eye tests and Health Cash Plan

Continuous opportunities for professional growth

Tailored induction and development programmes

Pension Schemes

Generous Annual Leave

Free parking at all campuses

Gym access

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in middle to senior management roles.
• Strong understanding of apprenticeship and commercial training.
• Proficiency in designing and delivering engaging curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training programmes in leadership and management.
• Develop commercial courses and apprenticeship programmes.
• Conduct training needs analyses and help secure new contracts.

Skills

Management experience

Curriculum design

Coaching or Mentoring qualification

Strong English and Maths skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Digital capabilities

Education

Coaching or Mentoring qualification

Tools

Learning platforms such as Canvas

Job description

Professional Studies Trainer

As a Professional Studies Trainer, you will design and deliver engaging training programmes that shape the future of leadership and management. Your responsibilities include developing commercial courses and apprenticeship programmes in areas such as leadership, management, coaching, and business administration for team leaders, middle managers, and executive managers.

Through a blended approach of face‑to‑face sessions and virtual workshops, you will empower future leaders to reach their full potential. You will work closely with IQAs to ensure all content meets rigorous quality standards and complies with Awarding and End Point Assessment Organisation requirements.

You will support the sales and business development team by conducting training needs analyses and helping secure new contracts, while maintaining commercial acumen to drive revenue growth.

Flexibility is key: you will deliver workshops via Teams or at client sites across the UK, and will be required to travel nationally.

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

What you need to be successful

We are looking for a management professional with at least 5 years’ experience in middle to senior management roles, a strong understanding of apprenticeship and commercial training, and a Coaching or Mentoring qualification. You should 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, outstanding communication and problem‑solving skills, and a professional team‑player attitude are essential. A full clean driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the flexibility to travel across the UK are required.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through innovative learning. We value our people, promote diversity and inclusion, and provide a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff dedication and achievements.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive resources and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Free eye tests, eye‑wishing, and 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 through our in‑house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programmes for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid and remote options, term‑time only, and flexible 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, and gym access.

Equal Opportunity & Legal Commitments

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. We encourage applications from all candidates who meet or exceed the minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning is committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Talent Team.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies submitting unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee are not authorized to enter an arrangement. Agencies engaging with the Talent Team will be on our PSL.

Application Process

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.