At a Glance
- Tasks: Support diverse young people in tech careers through coaching and skills workshops.
- Company: Ada, a mission-driven college focused on social mobility in tech.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, wellbeing support, discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on positive social impact and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while shaping the future of tech.
- Qualifications: Experience in coaching or monitoring progress, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
This is a unique opportunity to shape one of the UK’s most powerful social mobility programmes, connecting diverse young people with careers in tech. We need a supportive and dynamic person who can enable our Apprentices to realise their full potential both at work and on their apprenticeship programme.
Location: Ancoats, Manchester
Nature of the Role: Full time (part time proposals may be considered)
Reporting to: Lead Skills Coach
Pension: Aviva pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution
Holidays: 30 days, plus up to three additional days for length of service
Sponsorship: Sponsorship is not offered for this role; applicants must have the legal right to work and remain in the UK.
Additional Benefits:
- Hybrid flexible working options
- Wellbeing support, including access to free financial coaching and advice, paid mental health days, and free counselling services
- A wide range of discounts, including UNIDAYS and an Everyone Active Gym membership
- A comprehensive CPD package for personal and professional development
Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of Apprentices, conducting check-ins and progress reviews with both Apprentices and Employers.
- Support apprentices with assessments and help them develop their broader professional and academic skills.
- Facilitate skills workshops to deliver co-curricular content.
- Help Apprentices find developmental opportunities at work, meet the requirements of their work-based portfolios, and remove barriers to their progress.
- Maintain compliance with funding rules by carrying out timely interactions with your caseload in accordance with local policy.
Requirements and Experience:
- You must have experience monitoring and reporting on individuals’ progress, or coaching learners/apprentices in their career development.
- You must have experience tracking learners through assessments (e.g., the EPA process) and liaising with relevant regulatory bodies.
- You should possess excellent teamwork and communication skills, high-quality organisational skills, and a good knowledge of the Apprenticeship landscape.
- You need to be responsive to your caseload and employers, maintaining a solution-focussed mindset.
- Desirable but not essential: Professional experience in software, cyber, or data analytics, and/or a Degree/Higher Apprenticeship in a technical subject (such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a STEM subject).
About Ada: Ada is a mission-driven specialist technical College focused on enabling positive social mobility by supporting diverse people into tech-focused employment. The college achieves apprenticeship qualification achievement rates greater than 80%. 90% of Ada alumni are in education or employment. 67% of alumni earn above the local thriving wage (£29k in London). 86% of alumni earn above the average graduate salary (£39k).
Technical Skills Coach in Manchester employer: ada.ac.uk
At Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a positive and inclusive work culture. Located in the vibrant Victoria Campus of London, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, including access to mental health support and financial coaching. Join us in shaping the future of digital education while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our diverse learners.
