Training Coordinator - Carpentry and Joinery

Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Training Coordinator for Carpentry and Joinery to manage the entire apprenticeship process, ensuring high-quality training and learner support. The ideal candidate will have strong qualifications in the relevant field and a passion for helping students succeed. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract with competitive salary and benefits in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Discounts on courses

Qualifications

• Experience in training, assessing, and coordinating competence-based programmes.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills ensuring compliance with audits.
• Ability to motivate learners and manage effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full learner journey from assessment to completion.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to develop learners' skills.
• Design and coordinate training programs ensuring quality assurance.

Skills

GCSEs (Grade A-C) in English and Maths

A1 Assessor or TAQA Award

Level 2 & 3 qualifications in the relevant sector

Training coordination

Learner motivation and engagement

Job description

Training Coordinator – Carpentry and Joinery

Role: Training Coordinator – Carpentry and Joinery

Location: Multi‑Site – Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire campuses

Salary/Benefits: £29,870 – £39,696 per annum (DOE), 27 days annual leave, bank holidays, pension, discounts, professional and personal development opportunities, college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Eligibility: UK‑based – right to work in the UK. No sponsorship offered; evidence of right to work required.

About the role: We are seeking a Training Coordinator in Carpentry and Joinery to join the Apprenticeships department at The Bedford College Group.

Key responsibilities:

• End‑to‑End Apprenticeship Coordination – Manage the full learner journey in the sector, from initial assessment and induction to training delivery, progress tracking and successful completion of apprenticeship standards.
• Learner Support & Assessment – Provide coaching, mentoring and regular workplace assessments to develop learners’ knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs), ensuring high‑quality feedback and SMART target setting.
• Programme Development & Quality Assurance – Design and coordinate training programmes, ensure compliance with awarding body standards, and participate in internal verification, standardisation and curriculum improvement.
• Employer & Stakeholder Engagement – Liaise with employers to arrange assessments, provide progress updates and promote apprenticeship opportunities, while collaborating with internal teams to align learner support and programme delivery.
• Compliance & Professional Standards – Maintain accurate learner records, adhere to funding rules, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and college values, while engaging in CPD and contributing to team development.

About you:

• Essential Qualifications & Sector Expertise – Holds GCSEs (Grade A‑C) in English and Maths, A1 Assessor or TAQA Award, and Level 2 & 3 qualifications in the relevant sector, with up‑to‑date knowledge of training, assessing and verifying practices.
• Industry & Programme Experience – Recent commercial or industrial experience, with a strong background in training, assessing and coordinating competence‑based programmes, including employer liaison.
• Learner Engagement & Support – Skilled in motivating learners, managing caseloads, setting SMART targets and ensuring timely qualification completion through effective communication and support.
• Administrative & Organisational Skills – Demonstrates strong coordination and record‑keeping abilities, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and successful apprenticeship delivery.
• Professional Attributes & Flexibility – Customer‑focused, proactive and adaptable, with strong time‑management, ability to travel across sites and identify new business opportunities while promoting college values.

Interview scheduling: To be confirmed.

Organisational values: Successful candidates must align with our vision and values, including:

• Valuing Teamwork – One team working together to achieve great results.
• Improving Continuously – Striving to do better by sharing knowledge and learning from others.
• Student‑Centred – Putting students at the core of all decisions.
• Inclusive – Celebrating differences and diversity.
• Open and Caring – Caring for the wellbeing of staff, students, community and wider society.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – Delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group: The Group, formed in 2017, is the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands with over 15,000 students annually. It operates multiple colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, offering a wide range of courses and community‑based learning centres.

Safeguarding and Vetting: The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Candidates will undergo a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Legal and compliance: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Group’s policy on employment of ex‑offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.