Apprenticeship Coach – Level 3 & 4, Financial Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Coach Level 3 and Level 4 Financial Services apprentices to enhance their professional knowledge, skills, and behaviors in line with the apprenticeship standard.

• Assist apprentices in developing high-quality portfolio evidence derived from real workplace experiences.

• Encourage reflective practice and foster professional growth.

• Track learner engagement and progress, taking early action when potential risks are detected.

• Prepare apprentices for their Gateway and End-Point Assessment.

• Schedule, lead, and document regular tripartite progress reviews involving apprentices and employers.

• Identify suitable workplace learning opportunities in collaboration with employers.

• Reinforce employer responsibilities and escalate issues related to non-engagement from either employers or learners.

• Evaluate portfolio evidence for relevance, quality, and adherence to the standard.

• Ensure that off-the-job training activities are accurately recorded and evidenced.

• Maintain precise learner records within e-portfolio and learner management systems.

• Oversee, but not deliver, Functional Skills training as applicable.

• Provide initial pastoral support and guidance on safeguarding.

• Raise concerns regarding safeguarding, wellbeing, or learner engagement as necessary.

• Participate in quality assurance, self-assessment, and preparation for inspections.

• Collaborate with colleagues in operations, compliance, and quality assurance.

• Engage in continuous professional development relevant to the role and industry.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in coaching, supporting, or delivering apprenticeship programs to learners.

• Strong comprehension of apprenticeship standards and End-Point Assessment criteria.

• Capability to motivate and assist learners in achieving their milestones and outcomes.

• Comfort in engaging with employers and workplace mentors.

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and record-keeping abilities.

• Familiarity with using e-portfolio or learner management systems.

• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities within a Further Education or apprenticeship context.

• Possession of an assessor or teaching qualification (e.g., TAQA, AET, or equivalent) is desirable.

• Relevant occupational experience in financial services or a related professional services sector is desirable.

• Experience working with Level 3 and/or Level 4 apprenticeships is desirable.

• Understanding of government-funded training provisions is desirable.

• An Enhanced+Barring (Children) DBS check is required.

• Submission of a CV and a covering letter is required; shortlisted candidates must complete an application form.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company pension scheme.

• Private medical insurance.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Membership to Perkbox.

• Work Your Way – flexibility that adapts to your needs.

• Generous holiday allowances that increase with tenure.

• Comprehensive maternity and paternity policies.

• Days allocated for volunteering.

• Day off for your birthday.

• Participation in Wellbeing Group programs.

• Biannual "wellbeing pass" to dedicate time for yourself.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).