Retrofit Skills Coach

National Skills Agency; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization is seeking a Retrofit Skills Coach based in Tyseley, UK. The role involves delivering training and assessing learners in various environments, ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have significant experience in retrofitting, strong communication skills, and the ability to support diverse learners. Offering a salary between £35,000 and £45,000, plus benefits like hybrid working and 33 days holiday, this position focuses on enhancing skills to support the UK's sustainability goals.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Contributory pension

Annual leave purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Retrofit Assessor or Coordinator (or DEA where relevant).
• 3+ years' professional retrofit experience with strong technical expertise.
• Excellent communication, organisational skills, and digital capability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver retrofit training across varied formats including classroom and online.
• Provide coaching and support to learners.
• Maintain accurate learner records.

Skills

Qualified Retrofit Assessor or Coordinator

3+ years' professional retrofit experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Digital capability

Ability to inspire and support learners

Job description

Retrofit Skills Coach

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benefits: 33 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays), discretionary additional day, contributory pension, annual leave purchase scheme
Location: Hybrid – home, head office, and remote sites as required

About Our Client

Our client is a leading force in retrofit skills, dedicated to improving the sustainability of UK housing. They support the national transition to net zero by training professional retrofitters and shaping industry standards.

Role Purpose

The Lead Tutor will deliver high‑quality training, assessment, and, where applicable, internal quality assurance across our client's retrofit training portfolio. The role requires expert technical knowledge, strong training capability, and a commitment to learner success.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Assessment

• Deliver retrofit training across classroom, online, bootcamp, and bespoke formats.
• Assess learner work and provide constructive feedback within a 5‑day SLA.
• Adapt delivery to diverse learning needs and ensure compliance with awarding body standards.

Learner Support

• Act as the primary contact for allocated learners.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and remove barriers to learning.

Quality Assurance & Collaboration

• Conduct IQA activities (where qualified).
• Partner with colleagues to monitor progress, share best practice, and support trainer development.

Course & Product Development

• Contribute technical input to course design, updates, and evaluation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, standards, and industry innovation.

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate learner records and ensure adherence to all regulatory and internal requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Retrofit Assessor or Coordinator (or DEA where relevant).
• 3+ years' professional retrofit experience with strong technical expertise.
• Excellent communication, organisational skills, and digital capability.
• Ability to inspire and support diverse learners.

Desirable

• IQA qualification.
• Experience mentoring other trainers/assessors.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Training/assessing qualifications or progress towards them.
• Experience assessing retrofit learner work.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate, learner-focused, and committed to high-quality delivery.
• Patient, adaptable, collaborative, and improvement-driven.
• Able to work independently, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.

National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.