Skills and Development Coach

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Skills Coach to inspire and support accountancy apprentices. This hybrid role offers the chance to work with a renowned training provider that prioritizes individual growth and teamwork. You will engage with learners and guide them through their apprenticeship journey, ensuring they reach their highest potential. With a commitment to personal development and a supportive work environment, this opportunity promises a fulfilling career path in a growing company that values its employees and offers a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

3 FI Days per year

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible-working policies

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire, influence, and motivate learners.
• Confident and professional representation of the brand.

Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of L3/4/7 accountancy apprentices.
• Guide learner development using a bespoke e-portfolio system.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Accountancy knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

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Role Type: Hybrid (Onsite twice a month in Manchester Office)

About First Intuition

Founded in 2007 First Intuition (FI) is an award-winning, UK-based provider of predominantly accountancy training and apprenticeships that has recently extended its services to offer skills and qualifications across the financial, leadership and digital sectors.

Our success is due to our approach to training and our links with businesses. We work closely with organisations to precisely understand their needs and incorporate these into innovative course designs, where the interaction with students is tailored, personal and reflects their specific circumstances. This approach has led to First Intuition being awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted.

To find out more about who we are, and learn about the fantastic benefits our employees enjoy. Please check out our website here: https://www.firstintuition.co.uk and our Careers Page here: https://apply.workable.com/first-intuition

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Skills Coach at First Intuition, you will have the opportunity to...

• Work for an OFSTED Outstanding provider that puts people first (the learner and YOU)
• Be part of a fantastic team and wider network, with a unique culture that values individuality, ambition, teamwork, and effort
• Support a caseload of L3/4/7 accountancy apprentices working for some of the biggest names in practice and industry
• Hold regular review meetings with learners and line managers
• Guide learner development through their programme using our bespoke e-portfolio system, including giving feedback on portfolio submissions (non-technical)
• Monitor learner progression to ensure they reach their highest potential in all the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of the apprenticeship standards
• Support apprentices through to End Point Assessment
• Keep excellent records and relevant trackers up to date
• Be able to develop yourself in many additional areas - and have fun while doing it!

Requirements

Required:

Ability to inspire, influence and motivate, with an enthusiasm for learning

Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Confident and professional, as you will be representing the brand to clients and apprentices.

Exceptional organisational and time management skills.

Ability to manage own workload.

Microsoft literate (Excel, Outlook)

Accountancy background or knowledge

• 25 days annual leave, rising to a total of 30 after 5 years (based on fulltime hours) PLUS bank holidays
• 3 FI Days per year
• Hybrid working available, equipment provided for homeworking
• Flexible-working positive employer with a range of family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour confidential access to counselling and support services
• Private Medical Insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Long term career prospects in a growing company
• Employee perks including a range of discounts to suit your lifestyle

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting young people and vulnerable adults and follow Safer Recruitment processes. All successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check, with some roles requiring an Enhanced check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustment s during the interview process, please let us know, and we will be happy to support you.