Training & Development Officer

Realise UK; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 16,200 - 19,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Health Shield scheme

Life insurance

Enhanced parental pay

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Realise UK is seeking experienced drivers for a hybrid role that focuses on mentoring and training the next generation of transport professionals. This position involves guiding apprentices from enrolment through to assessment, typically working Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities include delivering training both in-person and online, managing a caseload of apprentices, and maintaining high standards in all training activities. The ideal candidate should have significant bus driving experience and a passion for helping others succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience training, mentoring, or coaching others.
• Passionate about helping others succeed.
• Confident delivering training in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver induction sessions and support apprentices.
• Plan and deliver engaging training across multiple formats.
• Provide on-bus mentoring for safe driving behaviours.
• Track progress and prepare apprentices for assessments.

Skills

Mentoring experience

Strong understanding of safe driving practices

Customer service

Organisational skills

Effective communication

ICT literacy

Education

Valid CPC licence

Valid PCV licence

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Love bus driving but ready for something new — without shift work, evenings, or weekends? At Realise, we’re looking for experienced drivers with mentoring experience to help develop the next generation of professionals. You don’t need teaching qualifications to start; if you bring industry experience and a passion for supporting others, we’ll help you gain the rest.

In this Monday to Friday role (typically 08:00 – 16:00 or 09:00 – 17:00), you’ll guide apprentices from enrolment through to end point assessment, delivering training and mentoring across classroom, online, and on-bus settings. It’s your chance to step away from the wheel while still making a meaningful impact in the transport sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver induction sessions and support apprentices from enrolment through to end point assessment
• Plan and deliver engaging classroom, workshop, online, and practical training
• Provide on-bus mentoring, coaching safe, confident, and professional driving behaviours
• Use your industry experience to bring learning to life with real-world examples
• Personalise support using initial assessment results and learner needs
• Manage a caseload of apprentices, tracking progress and preparing them for end point assessment
• Liaise with employers to support learner attendance, readiness, and performance
• Mark work, provide constructive feedback, and maintain accurate learner records
• Conduct regular progress reviews and gather feedback from learners and employers
• Maintain high quality standards across all training and administrative activities
• Build positive, supportive relationships that create an inclusive learning environment
• Stay up to date with sector developments, training techniques, and assessment requirements

NB. We are open to part-time applications. This would be working 3 days per week, pro rata salary would equate to £18,000.

This is a hybrid role, with some of your time based at adepot, and the remainder working from home. This will be discussed with youfurther in your interview.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays
• Birthday and Christmas Eve off
• Flexible working
• Health Shield scheme
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Sick pay
• Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Programme

About You

• Have significant bus driving experience and a strong understanding of safe driving practices and customer service
• Hold a valid CPC and PCV licence
• Have experience training, mentoring, or coaching others (for example: practical driver training, CPC training, route learning, or vehicle familiarisation)
• Passionate about helping others succeed
• Communicates clearly and builds strong working relationships
• Organised and able to balance delivery, mentoring, and administrative responsibilities
• Confident delivering training face-to-face, online, and in workplace settings
• ICT literate
• Hold a full UK driving licence and has access to your own transport

Desirable (but not essential — we’ll support you to achieve these)

• Level 2 English and Maths
• Teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS, or equivalent)
• Assessing qualification (TAQA Level 3 / A1 / D32/33)
• Experience preparing training materials