Tech Skills Coach: Empowering Apprentices in Tech

Ada. National College for Digital Skills; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Aviva pension (10% employer contrib)

Hybrid flexible working

CPD package

Mental health days & counselling

Job summary

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, is seeking a supportive Technical Skills Coach in Manchester (Ancoats) for a full- or part-time role. The position involves DBS checks, and visa sponsorship is not offered. Salary is £33,000–£35,000 pro rata.

You will manage a caseload of Apprentices and their Employers, deliver workshops, and help apprentices build work-based portfolios to progress into tech careers.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in software development, data analytics, or a technical Degree/Higher Apprenticeship.
• Experience coaching learners, tracking the EPA (End Point Assessment) process, and maintaining compliance with funding rules.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organisational skills, backed by a solution‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Managing regular check-ins and progress reviews with a caseload of Apprentices and their Employers.
• Facilitating engaging skills workshops for co-curriculum content.
• Helping Apprentices meet work-based portfolio requirements and find development opportunities.
• Removing barriers to progress and helping Apprentices convert to successful tech careers.

Skills

Coaching learners

Software development

Data analytics

Teamwork/communication

Education

Technical Degree

Higher Apprenticeship

Job description

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, is seeking a supportive Technical Skills Coach in Manchester (Ancoats) for a full- or part-time role. The position involves DBS checks, and visa sponsorship is not offered. Salary is £33,000–£35,000 pro rata.

You will manage a caseload of Apprentices and their Employers, deliver workshops, and help apprentices build work-based portfolios to progress into tech careers.