Retail Trainer

Find Recruitment Group LTD; Remote; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship training provider is seeking a Retail Trainer to coach and mentor apprentices towards Retail Levels 2-4. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager and a strong passion for developing people. This home-based position covers Sussex, offering a salary of £29,064 plus mileage. The role includes delivering engaging training sessions, conducting progress reviews, and ensuring an impactful learning experience. A CAVA qualification will be fully funded for the successful applicant.

Benefits

Fully funded CAVA qualification

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Clear progression and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.
• Strong retail leadership background, especially in supermarkets or fashion retail.
• Passionate about developing people and sharing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Coach and assess retail apprentices within large national retailers.
• Carry out progress reviews and support learners through to completion.
• Deliver engaging training sessions aligned to workplace practice.

Skills

Retail leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Retail Trainer (Apprenticeships)

Location: Home-based, covering Sussex (ideal candidate will be based between Crawley & Brighton)

Salary: £29,064 + mileage (45ppm)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

FIND is partnering with one of the UK's largest apprenticeship training providers, an Ofsted Grade 2 organisation supporting 7,000+ apprentices nationwide. They deliver programmes for some of the UK's best-known retail brands, including major supermarkets and national retailers such as John Lewis, Sainsbury's, ASDA, Dunelm, Co-op, and JD Sports.

This role is ideal for an experienced retail leader looking to step away from the shop floor and into a rewarding training career. No previous training or assessing experience is required - full training and the CAVA qualification will be provided.

The Role

As a Retail Trainer, you'll support apprentices working towards Retail Levels 2-4, using your leadership experience to coach, mentor, and develop the next generation of retail professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and assess retail apprentices within large national retailers
• Carry out progress reviews and support learners through to completion
• Deliver engaging training sessions aligned to workplace practice
• Work closely with employers to ensure training is relevant and impactful
• Maintain accurate learner and compliance records

About You (Essential)

• Proven experience as a Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager
• Strong retail leadership background (supermarket or fashion retail welcomed)
• Passionate about developing people and sharing best practice
• Confident communicator with excellent organisation skills
• Team Leader level considered only if exceptionally strong

What's on Offer

• £29,064 salary + mileage (45ppm)
• Fully funded CAVA qualification
• Home-based role with regional travel
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Clear progression and development opportunities