Training Coordinator - Electrical

Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bedford is seeking an Electrical Training Coordinator in its Apprenticeships department. The role involves coaching and mentoring apprentices, monitoring their progress, and ensuring quality training. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 vocational qualification, strong IT skills, and experience in the relevant sector. Benefits include 27 days of annual leave, pension, and personal development opportunities. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on apprenticeship success.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

People’s pension

Retail and leisure discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the relevant vocational sector.
• NVQ training and assessment.
• Classroom management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor apprentices in the workplace.
• Monitor and record progress using OneFile.
• Build relationships with employers and tutors.
• Deliver training and conduct reviews.
• Uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards.

Skills

Strong IT skills (including e-portfolio systems)

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to deliver sector-based training

Ability to provide robust feedback

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification

GCSE English and Maths

TAQA Level 3 (or willingness to achieve)

TAQA Level 4

18th Edition

Job description

Training Coordinator - Electrical

Location: Bedford College - Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary: £30,915 - £41,085 per annum DOE

Hours: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Right to Work: Must have right to work in the UK. No sponsorship.

About the role

We are currently seeking an Electrical Training Coordinator to join our Apprenticeships department at The Bedford College Group.

• Apprentice Support & Development – Coach and mentor apprentices in the workplace, enabling them to build skills, knowledge, and competencies for successful completion.
• Progress Tracking & Compliance – Monitor and record progress using OneFile, ensure completion of all programme components, and maintain accurate audit‑ready records.
• Employer & Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with employers and tutors, provide regular feedback, and align training plans with business needs.
• Assessment & Quality Assurance – Deliver training, conduct reviews, set SMART targets, verify evidence, and participate in internal quality assurance and standardisation.
• Statutory & Professional Responsibilities – Uphold safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety standards; maintain confidentiality and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential Qualifications – Level 3 vocational qualification, GCSE English and Maths, TAQA Level 3 (or willingness to achieve); ideally TAQA Level 4 and 18th Edition.
• Industry & Teaching Experience – Proven experience in the relevant vocational sector, NVQ training and assessment, classroom management, and high performance in previous roles.
• Core Skills & Competence – Strong IT skills (including e‑portfolio systems), ability to deliver sector‑based training, provide robust feedback, and manage workload effectively.
• Professional Attributes – Excellent communication, organisational skills, ability to work under pressure, promote equality and diversity, and maintain safeguarding standards.
• Flexibility & Mobility – Current driving licence, willingness to travel across sites, adapt working hours, and continuously update skills and knowledge.

Other Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, people’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, professional and personal development opportunities, and access to college courses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered without reference to race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.