Skills Development Coordinator

Standguide Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization dedicated to supporting individuals in the UK is seeking a Skills Development Coordinator. This role involves overseeing Tutors, managing quality assurance processes, and ensuring a high standard of education delivery. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in staff management. The position offers benefits including CPD training, a pension scheme, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Broad range of internal training

Generous pension scheme

Company health plan

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

5-10 paid sick days

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 English & Maths required.
• Education level 3 or above is necessary.
• Knowledge of DWP & SFA contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of quality assurance processes.
• Oversee management of Tutors and monitor their performance.
• Assist with Internal Quality Assurance processes.

Skills

Staff management

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Level 3 or above education

Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance

Appropriate Level 5 teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you an organised, people-focused professional who's passionate about creating high-quality learning environments? We're looking for a Skills Development Coordinator to help drive excellence across our training Centres.

In this exciting role, you'll play a key part in supporting Tutors, managing resources, and ensuring everything runs smoothly day-to-day. You'll champion high standards in health and safety, quality assurance, and staff development, helping Tutors deliver the best possible learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Quality Lead to support the development and maintenance of quality assurance and standardisation processes, ensuring consistency across all training and assessment activities.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of Tutors, ensuring that they have the support and guidance needed to perform effectively, monitor their performance, and foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Provide support for Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) processes, assisting with the assessment and review of training quality and Tutor performance to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Ensure that Tutors are provided with up-to-date workbooks and learning resources, facilitating effective teaching and learning by meeting the needs of both Tutors and customers.
• Support the planning and implementation of Observations of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (OTLAs), ensuring that Tutors are observed and provided with constructive feedback to enhance their professional development.
• Conduct regular Centre walkthroughs to ensure all safety procedures are being followed, including fire safety checks and health & safety updates, and ensure compliance is recorded on Citation for documentation and monitoring purposes.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English & Maths as a minimum
• Education to Level 3 or above
• Knowledge of DWP & SFA contracts
• Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (or working towards)
• Appropriate teaching qualification at Level 5 e.g., PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE
• Experience of dealing with a wide range of unemployed customers and young adults
• Proven experience in managing and developing staff, with a focus on performance management, feedback, and team development
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance processes, including Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and Observations of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (OTLA)
• Clean driving licence and full-time access to car as this role requires travel.
• Overseas equivalent qualifications will be accepted.

We welcome applicants with lived experience and encourage applications that reflect the relevance to the post.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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About Standguide

For over three decades, we have been dedicated to supporting individuals and employers across the UK. As a nationwide market leader, we have assisted over 13,000 people in the past year alone to retrain, embark on new career paths, or establish their own businesses.

Benefits

• CPD - Broad range of internal training to enhance your knowledge and skills
• Generous pension scheme, with the option to opt out
• Company health plan subject to successful completion of probation period
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• 5-10 sick day per year paid

Join us

Join us at Standguide and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on individuals' lives and businesses nationwide.

Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our staff and customers. We thrive on creating positive working relationships, free from discrimination.

Successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.