Training & Development Officer

Realise UK; Long Lee; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday and Christmas Eve off

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Realise is seeking experienced bus drivers to mentor the next generation, in a hybrid role based at a depot with home working days. This Monday–Friday position (approx.

08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00) guides apprentices from enrolment to end point assessment, delivering training across classroom, online and on-bus settings, while you stay off the wheel yet make a real impact. Desirable candidates hold CPC and PCV licences, have training/mentoring experience, and are ICT literate; DBS checks apply,

Qualifications

• Significant bus driving experience and strong understanding of safe driving practices
• Experience training, mentoring, or coaching others
• Hold a CPC and PCV licence
• ICT literate and able to use learning platforms

Responsibilities

• Deliver induction sessions and mentor apprentices from enrolment to end point assessment
• Plan and deliver classroom, workshop, online, and practical training
• Provide on-bus mentoring and model safe driving behaviours
• Manage caseloads and track learner progress
• Liaise with employers and maintain learner records

Skills

Bus driving experience

Mentoring experience

Effective communicator

ICT literate

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Teaching qualification (AET/PTLLS or equivalent)

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.

Whilst no two days are the same, you can expect to:

• 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.

Where will I be based?

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

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays
• Birthday and Christmas Eve off
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Sick pay
• 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 have 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)
• Experience preparing training materials

What Happens Next?

• The Realise Recruitment team will be in touch, regardless of the outcome.
• Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.
• You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position, which will comprise of a short informal telephone call with the Hiring Manager, followed by a one-hour formal interview, likely on Teams, where we will ask you competency and behavioural questions and ask you to present a short microteach.
• As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

About Us

• Realise is one of the leading Passenger Transport training providers.
• We are specialists in the sectors where we have deep expertise, including transport, business skills, adult education, and more.
• Our mission has always been clear, to deliver great training programmes.
• We promote the wellbeing of all our learners and our employees and are fully committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and fulfilling our Prevent Duty obligations.
• Please be aware that all successful applicants will undergo a DBS and online search check at the job offer stage. We request proof of qualifications and the Right to Work in the UK.
• Realise is committed to investing in the latest technology to support our learners and teams. As part of our quality assurance and training processes, we may occasionally record audio and visual content. By applying, you acknowledge and accept this as part of our working environment.
• Realise has been in business over 35 years, from our humble roots in Sheffield to over 500 employees UK-wide. We are proud to be a part of the AQA charity group.