Training Coordinator - Plumbing and Gas

Bedford College Group; Kempston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Training Coordinator in Plumbing and Gas, where you will play a vital role in shaping the future of students through effective training and mentoring. This position offers a unique opportunity to manage apprenticeship programs, conduct assessments, and develop tailored training courses while ensuring compliance with educational standards. With a commitment to continuous improvement and student-centered values, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values teamwork and diversity. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of learners and contribute to educational excellence.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

People's pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Accessing college courses

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Maths and English, A1 Assessor qualification or equivalent required.
• Experience in training and assessing competence-based programs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, coordinate apprenticeship journeys, and provide coaching.
• Induct, train, assess, and support learners while ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Engaging and motivating learners

Strong administration and coordination

Effective communication

Using initiative

Identifying new business opportunities

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grades A-C) or equivalent

A1 Assessor qualification or TAQA Award

Level 3 in the relevant sector area

Job description

Role:

Training Coordinator - Plumbing and Gas

Location:

Bedford College - Kempston Plumbing Centre

Salary/Benefits:

Salary from £29,870 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People's pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks:

37 hours per week

Contract Type:

Permanent - Full Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Training Coordinator - Plumbing and Gas to join our Apprenticeships department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Training Coordinator, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Overall Responsibilities: Conduct initial assessments, coordinate apprenticeship journey, provide coaching and mentoring, assess learner performance, manage internal verification, develop training programs, and assist in curriculum development.
• Main Duties: Induct, train, assess, and support learners; ensure quality initial assessments; lead induction process; stay updated on funding rules; provide coaching; conduct workplace assessments; deliver effective training; develop bespoke courses; give feedback; monitor health and safety; ensure evidence validity; maintain records; liaise with employers; promote courses; participate in quality assurance; engage in team activities; understand funding; follow disciplinary procedures; liaise with support teams; undertake other duties as assigned.
• Statutory Duties: Promote and safeguard welfare, ensure equality and diversity, follow health and safety requirements, adhere to data protection, and participate in training and development.
• Other Duties: Undertake any other duties assigned by the Group Training Manager.

About you:

• Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English (grades A-C) or equivalent, A1 Assessor qualification or TAQA Award, Level 3 in the relevant sector area.
• Knowledge: Recent developments in training, assessing, and verifying; standards associated with the role; work-based learning frameworks; Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
• Experience: Relevant commercial or industrial experience, training and assessing competence-based programs, coordinating competence-based programs, liaising with work-based providers/employers.
• Skills: Engaging and motivating learners, using initiative, managing caseload and diary, strong administration and coordination, effective communication, identifying new business opportunities.
• Attributes: Flexible approach, ability to travel across a geographical area.

Interviews to be held:

07 May 2025

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.

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 a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.