Apprenticeship Industry Development Coach in Cambridge

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference. At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

We are seeking an Apprenticeship Industry Development Coach - Operational Firefighter Level 3 to join our team. In this role you will support the progress of apprentices in the workplace by providing coaching and guidance, while liaising closely with ECFRS and the Colchester Institute Off-the-Job Training Lead to ensure apprentices remain on track and successfully complete all requirements of their apprenticeship within the required timescales.

About the role:

• Liaise with the employer, apprentice and college staff to ensure apprentices fully understand the learning requirements of their apprenticeship in regard to knowledge, skills and behaviours, functional skills and end point assessment.
• Carry out apprenticeship sign ups, completing administration tasks and providing IAG to watch managers and new apprentices.
• Liaise with Colchester Institute delivery teams to ensure high levels of professionalism and quality assurance are developed and maintained throughout the whole apprenticeship journey.
• Carry out 10-week review of progress with apprentices and employers to monitor progress against key milestones and the off the job training as outlined in the apprenticeship training plan.
• During all aspects of apprenticeship meetings with both the apprentice and the ECFRS personnel, seek opportunities to raise awareness of safeguarding, prevent, equality & diversity, health & safety, and British values.
• Support the apprentices as they prepare for gateway to completion and end point assessment ensuring clear lines of communication between all key delivery staff involved in the apprenticeship and ECFRS.
• Ensure apprentice information is kept up to date in the relevant folders including Learning Hub, Smart Assessor and any other virtual learning environments required of the apprenticeship standard.

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrate evidence of effectively liaising with key stakeholders internal and external to the organisation.
• Actively working as a Firefighter within The Fire & Rescue Service.
• Experience of a customer service role, with evidence of outstanding customer service and quality assurance.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent.
• Technical qualification at level 3 or above.

Why join us? At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.