Training Coordinator - Motor Vehicle

Bedford College Group; Corby; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher's pension

35 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discounts

Job summary

Bedford College Group is seeking a Training Coordinator in Motor Vehicle to manage the apprenticeship journey from induction to progression reviews. You will deliver and assess training, mentor learners and build strong relationships with employers to support apprentices’ success.

You will ensure compliance with funding and awarding body requirements, maintain accurate learner records and contribute to quality assurance activities while upholding safeguarding and inclusion policies.

Qualifications

• Able to independently manage a learner caseload and diary, meet demanding targets and provide consistent support.
• Strong communication with learners, employers and stakeholders to support learner progress and satisfaction.
• Deliver and assess motor vehicle training with coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Motor Vehicle apprenticeship journey including induction and progress reviews.
• Deliver high-quality motor vehicle training and assess learning outcomes.
• Engage employers, coordinate workplace visits and ensure training plans meet learner and employer needs.

Skills

Learner caseload management

Communication & employer engagement

Training delivery & coaching

Safety & compliance

Education

Level 3 Motor Vehicle qualification

TAQA Level 3 Assessor Award

Level 2/GCSE qualifications

Job description

Role: Training Coordinator - Motor Vehicle

Location: Tresham College - Corby Campus or Bedford College - Brunel Road

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £41,085 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher's pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

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

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Training Coordinator in Motor Vehicle to join our Apprenticeships department at The Bedford College Group.

• Apprenticeship Coordination & Learner Progress - Manage the end-to-end Motor Vehicle apprenticeship journey, completing robust initial assessments, coordinating induction, reviewing progress and setting SMART targets to support successful and timely completion.
• Training, Assessment & Coaching - Deliver and assess high-quality, industry-relevant Motor Vehicle training, providing coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback to develop apprentices' knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Employer Engagement & Workplace Support - Build effective relationships with employers and teaching teams, coordinate workplace assessment visits and progress reviews, monitor workplace health and safety, and ensure training plans meet individual learner and employer needs.
• Quality Assurance, Compliance & Administration - Maintain accurate, audit-ready learner records, ensure compliance with apprenticeship funding and awarding body requirements, and contribute to internal quality assurance, standardisation and external verification activities.
• Learner Support & Professional Standards - Collaborate with student support services, contribute to curriculum improvement and CPD, and uphold College policies and values relating to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety.

About you:

• Qualifications & Motor Vehicle Expertise - Holds a Level 3 Motor Vehicle qualification, TAQA Level 3 Assessor Award and Level 2/GCSE qualifications, supported by recent commercial or industry experience within the Motor Vehicle sector.
• Technical & Workshop Skills - Demonstrates strong practical knowledge of workshop safety, technical documentation, vehicle maintenance and repair, with the ability to apply current industry skills effectively.
• Learner & Caseload Management - Able to independently manage a learner caseload and diary, work proactively, meet demanding targets, and provide consistent support to help apprentices develop and succeed.
• Communication & Employer Engagement - Communicates effectively with learners, employers and other stakeholders, providing a professional service and building positive relationships that support learner progress and customer satisfaction.
• Professional Development, Inclusion & Flexibility - Passionate about supporting the next generation of Motor Vehicle Technicians, committed to equality and diversity and developing new skills, with the flexibility to travel across a geographical area as required.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held:

Week Commencing 19 October 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.