Vocational Skills Coach

Learning Curve Group; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national training and education specialist is seeking a Vocational Skills Coach to mentor and guide learners through their apprenticeship journeys. The role includes delivering online learning sessions, conducting progress reviews, and ensuring learners achieve their career goals. Candidates should be passionate about coaching and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a permanent contract with 37.5 hours per week. Join the team that transforms lives through learning.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Healthcare Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Early Finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Passionate about coaching and developing others.
• Personable, engaging, and a great communicator.
• Organised and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Coaching learners through their apprenticeship journey.
• Delivering engaging online learning sessions via Microsoft Teams.
• Conducting monthly progress reviews with learners.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

L4 Sector qualification

Maths & English at Level 2

Job description

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Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Vocational Skills Coach

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN5444

Location City

Location City Remote

Location Postal Code

Contract Type

Contract Type Permanent

Hours per week 37.50

Working Days & Times

Working Days & Times Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Salary Minimum Pounds

Salary Maximum Pounds

Description

Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners – and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our ‘Purple People’, the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to ‘transform lives through learning’.

Role Information

At Learning Curve Group, our Vocational Skills Coaches (VSCs) are more than educators; they’re mentors, motivators, and changemakers. You’ll be at the heart of shaping the next generation of housing professionals by sharing your industry knowledge and coaching learners to reach their full potential.

This role is all about coaching and guiding learners through their apprenticeship journey, helping them build confidence, and supporting their development through monthly progress reviews.

Whether your background is in public or private housing, if you’re passionate about developing others, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day

• Coaching learners through their apprenticeship journey, with a focus on personal growth and professional development
• Delivering engaging, online learning sessions (mostly via Microsoft Teams)
• Conducting monthly progress reviews with learners and their employers
• Supporting learners with both theory and practical elements of their qualification
• Providing advice and guidance to help learners set and achieve career goals
• Collaborating with employers to ensure learning is relevant and impactful

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored learning programmes with clear goals and regular progress reviews (ILP).
• Facilitate learning in line with apprenticeship standards, ensuring consistency and fairness in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Support learners with functional skills qualifications, providing meaningful and specific feedback to aid progression. Liaise with specialist tutors where applicable.
• Provide robust exit advice and career guidance, recognising IAG throughout the learning journey and at completion.
• Maintain accurate learner records and ensure timely reporting to support management and audit requirements.
• Use the e-portfolio system to manage sessions, feedback, and learner progress.
• Deliver balanced KPIs in line with company expectations (e.g. caseload, retention, achievement).
• Ensure learners receive a high-quality experience aligned with company and external standards.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with learners, employers, and internal business support teams.
• Drive self-generation of learners and maintain relationships with existing clients to uphold the Learning Curve Group brand.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and collaborate with the quality team.
• Contribute to cross-sector or functional projects that support the company’s strategic plan.
• Plan and record CPD in line with company and stakeholder requirements, updating Purple People accordingly.
• Act as a vocational expert within your designated sector.
• Promote equal opportunities and diversity across all activities.
• Comply with Safeguarding, Prevent, and Health & Safety policies, remaining vigilant to risks.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Provide support, advice, and guidance to learners, customers, and colleagues as part of your role.
• Demonstrate and uphold company values and behaviours in all aspects of your work.

What Success Looks Like

• A caseload of up to 46 learners
• High retention and achievement rates
• Consistent learner and employer engagement
• A strong coaching relationship with each learner

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need teaching or assessing experience, just the right mindset. If you’re new to apprenticeships, our Trainee Vocational Skills Coach Programme will give you all the tools and support you need to succeed.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about coaching and developing others
• Personable, engaging, and a great communicator
• Organised and self-motivated
• Enthusiastic about the housing sector and lifelong learning

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment team on01388 777129 or [e-mail]

Working Flexibly

If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.

Experience Essential / Desirable

Vocational experience in the area in which you are applying for E

Proven track record of meeting targets E

Knowledge & Skills

Good level of IT Skills E

Excellent communication and coaching skills E

Enthusiastic to support learners E

Passionate about transforming people’s lives through learning E

Self-reliant and able to manage own workload E

Good organisational and planning skills E

Ability to work effectively as a member of a team E

Qualifications

L4 Sector qualification in the area in which you will be delivering D

Maths & English at Level 2 or above E

Teaching Qualification at Level 3 (AET, PTTLS) D

Assessors Qualification at Level 3 (CAVA) D

Why work for Learning Curve Group?

There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work! Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here: Click me

In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for in 2023, you'll have access to below benefits:

• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year
• Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years
• Healthcare Scheme
• Home & Tech schemes
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Paid Volunteer day each year
• Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month
• Student / Teacher Discount
• Uniform

Head Office Perks

• Electric Car charging points
• Free fruit, Coffee and Tea
• Onsite Shower
• Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

Equal Opportunities

You’re unique – and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don’t just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.

Halo Code

Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro‑Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

Disability Confident Leader

Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.

Armed Forces Covenant Gold

12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.

• Domestic Abuse Covenant
• Care Leaver Covenant
• Working Chance
• Ban the box

Recruitment Checks

Recruitment Checks Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.