Skills Coach - Senior Leader Level 7 / Improvement Leader Level 6 Apprenticeships

KnowledgeBrief; City Of London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leadership training organization is looking for a Skills Coach to guide adult learners through the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship. You will design personalized learning plans, facilitate both on-job and off-job learning, and support learners towards their assessments. Ideal candidates have strong leadership credentials and experience in coaching. This is a remote position requiring proximity to London for occasional meetings.

Benefits

Monthly study days for CPD

5.6 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays

2 weeks’ paid short-term sick leave

Access to well-being support

Opportunities for wider organizational projects

Qualifications

• Strong leadership credentials and a background in learning and development.
• Experience coaching or mentoring senior management professionals is ideal.
• Experience delivering Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeships is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coach and motivate adult learners on the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship.
• Design personalised learner plans with clear, structured progression.
• Facilitate integration of on- and off-the-job learning.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic Thinking

Education

Level 7 qualification in Leadership or a related field

Job description

Skills Coach - Senior Leader Level 7 & Improvement Leader Level 6 Apprenticeships

Full Time, Remote (UK - must live within a 1.5-hour commute of London)

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications

Start Date: January 2026

Closing date for application: Monday 17th November 2025

Are you an experienced leadership professional with a passion for developing future leaders? Do you thrive in environments where innovation, adaptability, and strategic thinking are key?

At KnowledgeBrief, we’ve been at the forefront of Leadership and Management training for over 20 years, enhancing learning experiences through our pioneering KBPro platform. As we continue to grow and evolve, we’re looking for an experienced apprenticeship assessor and trainer to join us as a Skills Coach, delivering our Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship and supporting the transition to our upcoming Level 6 Improvement Leader programme.

This role sits at the heart of our mission: empowering professionals to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact in complex and ever-changing business environments. You’ll play a key role in shaping the next generation of strategic thinkers and improvement leaders.

Role Overview

As a Skills Coach, you’ll guide a diverse group of adult learners through the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship, with a focus on personalised development and real-world application. You’ll draw on your leadership experience to integrate on-the-job and off-the-job learning into their progression, while also contributing to the gradual rollout of our Level 6 Improvement Leader programme in response to upcoming funding changes.

This is a remote position, but the successful candidate must live within a max 1.5-hour commute of London for occasional operations meetings and in-person days.

Why Work With Us?

At KnowledgeBrief, we’re committed to nurturing a love for learning, with access to cutting-edge research and theory through our bespoke e-learning platform. We also prioritise colleague well‑being and offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Monthly study days for your own CPD, with the opportunity to undertake qualifications internally
• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays and a 2‑week paid Christmas closure
• 2 weeks’ paid short‑term sick leave
• Access to our colleague assistance programme through Health Assured for well‑being support, perks and discounts
• Opportunities to take part in wider organisational projects

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and motivate adult learners on the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship
• Design personalised learner plans with clear, structured progression
• Facilitate integration of on‑ and off‑the‑job learning
• Offer tailored support and intervention strategies
• Conduct tripartite progress reviews with line managers
• Prepare learners for end‑point assessment (EPA)
• Monitor and support off‑the‑job learning compliance
• Re‑engage learners who may be at risk of falling behind
• Contribute to Apprenticeship Team and Standardisation meetings
• Inspire and engage learners from a wide range of industries

Experience & Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with strong leadership credentials and a background in learning and development. You may have experience in the apprenticeship space or bring fresh insight from executive coaching or strategic roles. Ideal attributes include:

• Level 7 qualification in Leadership or a related field (ideal)
• Experience coaching or mentoring senior management professionals (ideal)
• Experience delivering Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeships (highly desirable)
• Teaching qualification or professional body membership (desirable but not essential)
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of leadership principles

If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with an optional short cover note highlighting your experience and enthusiasm for this role at KnowledgeBrief.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Nathan
People Partner
KnowledgeBrief

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KnowledgeBrief is an Equal Opportunities employer. All qualified candidates will be considered