Training Coordinator

Activate-Learning-1; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Excellent pension scheme

Great onsite facilities

Job summary

Activate Learning is recruiting a Training Coordinator to support our Plumbing team at Reading college, ensuring learners have access to the resources and materials needed to progress and complete their apprenticeship programmes.

You will maintain quality and compliance of apprenticeship delivery, conducting regular progress reviews with apprentices and their employers to ensure programmes remain effective and aligned with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Vocational or trade experience.
• Experience working with young people and employers.
• Knowledge of apprenticeships and related frameworks.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills to manage learners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality and compliance of apprenticeship delivery.
• Conduct regular progress reviews with apprentices and their employers to ensure programmes stay effective and aligned with industry standards.

Skills

Vocational experience

Experience with learners and employers

Apprenticeships knowledge

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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Reference: SEP20261578

Expiry date: 13:37, Wed, 14th Oct 2026

Location: Reading

Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, excellent pension scheme, great onsite facilities

Activate Learning are recruiting a Training Coordinator to primarily support our Plumbing team based at Reading college, ensuring learners have access to the appropriate resources and materials needed to progress and successfully complete their chosen apprenticeship programmes.

You will play a key role in maintaining the quality and compliance of apprenticeship delivery. This includes conducting regular progress reviews with apprentices and their employers to ensure programmes remain effective, engaging and aligned with industry standards.

What do you need to be a successful Training Coordinator at Activate Learning?

The post holder will have a background in Plumbing work and/or a good understanding of the construction industry.

You will provide exceptional mentoring and pastoral support throughout each learner’s journey. You will be confident in assessing learners on an individual basis, carrying out initial and ongoing reviews to ensure they remain on track to achieve their goals and deliver excellent results.

You will bring a flexible approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with both learners and employers. As a role model, you will embody the professional behaviours and attributes we aim to develop in our students.

Key Requirements

• Vocational or trade experience
• Experience working with young people and employers
• Knowledge of apprenticeships
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to monitor progress and support learner achievement

Our Construction Faculty has an excellent track record of delivering vocational courses that embed employability skills at their core. With strong industry links and a team of experienced professionals, we ensure our students receive the best possible training for a successful future in Construction.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.

Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.