Vocational Skills Coach

Location: This is a hybrid role which allows you to split your time between home and the Manchester office 2/3 days a week. 

The Vocational Skills Coach plays a pivotal role in supporting and developing apprentices on the Level 6 Control Systems Degree Apprenticeship. This position is responsible for providing high-quality, individualised coaching and support, ensuring apprentices develop proficiency in vocational skills and knowledge, complete their Apprenticeship Assessment, and thrive in their careers. The Skills Coach will ensure compliance with all relevant apprenticeship standards, funding regulations, and educational best practices, promoting a learner-centric environment that promotes high standards and professional growth.

Please note: this role requires candidates to have current and permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to support visa applications for this position. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver advanced vocational coaching to Level 6 Control Systems apprentices, drawing on extensive technical knowledge in PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks and drives.
• Agree and manage personalised development and assessment plans, aligned to the apprenticeship standard and employer needs.
• Conduct regular progress reviews, providing clear feedback and supporting apprentices to build robust portfolios for End‑Point Assessment.
• Work closely with employers, line managers, partner colleges and universities to monitor progress and ensure a supportive learning environment.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, DfE funding rules, Skills England requirements, safeguarding, Prevent and British Values, maintaining accurate apprentice records.
• Collaborate with internal delivery, quality and compliance teams to support high‑quality programme delivery and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the growth and development of Siemens’ apprenticeship offer, including employer engagement, new programme development and use of digital learning tools.
• Maintain continuous professional development and support internal and external quality assurance activity.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Significant practical experience working with automation and control systems
• Demonstrable ability to coach, mentor and motivate learners
• Good understanding of the apprenticeship learner journey and assessment requirements
• Knowledge of Ofsted, DfE funding rules and compliance
• Clear communicator with solid organisational skills and experience handling an apprentice caseload
• Commitment to Safeguarding, Prevent and learner wellbeing

Desirable

• Experience working in an apprenticeship, education or training environment
• Assessor and/or teaching qualifications (e.g. TAQA, A1, CAVA, CET)
• Degree or equivalent in an engineering, technical or education‑related field
• Experience using digital learning platforms

Please note: This role is subject to pre-employment screening, which includes (but is not limited to) an enhanced DBS check, online and social media screening, and reference checks.

What can we offer?

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
• Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

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