Coach – Applied AI Engineering (Level 6) | Machine Learning
Remote | National travel required
Corndel is a multi award‑winning UK training provider delivering high‑quality management and technology programmes with leading organisations. We’re growing fast and are passionate about transformational learning that empowers people to be their professional best.
The Role
We’re looking for an Applied AI Engineering Coach (Level 6) to support apprentices on our AI Engineer / Machine Learning apprenticeship programme.
This role suits an experienced AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, or Data Scientist who enjoys coaching others and enabling the responsible application of AI in real business environments.
You’ll combine strong technical expertise with a coaching mindset—helping learners apply AI confidently, ethically, and effectively at work.
What You’ll Do
Coach and mentor a caseload of Level 6 AI Engineering apprentices
Deliver engaging 1:1 coaching, workshops, and group learning
Support learners across the full machine learning lifecycle, from problem scoping to deployment and monitoring
Guide learners through End Point Assessment (EPA) and portfolio development
Promote responsible AI, ethics, security, and governance
Collaborate with employers and internal teams to ensure high‑quality learner outcomes
What You’ll Bring
Applied experience in machine learning, AI engineering, or data science
Hands‑on experience with production ML systems
Strong Python skills and experience with tools such as:
scikit‑learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow
Pandas, NumPy
Hugging Face / generative AI tooling
Understanding of MLOps, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SQL
A passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others
Why Join Corndel?
Remote, flexible, and supportive working environment
Opportunity to shape AI and ML capability across the UK
Inclusive, values‑driven culture focused on quality and impact
Apply now if you want to use your AI and machine learning expertise to make a meaningful impact through education.
As part of our commitment to create an inclusive workplace where all colleagues can be their true selves, excel in their roles and progress in their careers, we recognise the importance of embracing the diversity in the working population and making Corndel a fully accessible employer.
As Corndel is a Disability Confident Employer, we make sure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job will be offered an interview. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, when submitting your application, please select the appropriate option to let us know that you have a disability. Please note this does not mean that all disabled people are entitled to an interview, in some recruitment situations such as peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer.
If you have a disability that might affect any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know about any help or reasonable adjustments you need before any interview or assessment. We’ll work with you to make sure any appropriate support is in place and make the application process a more positive experience.
Corndel is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, and will undertake pre-employment checks on the successful candidate, including DBS Disclosure.
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Some tips for your application 🫡
Show Off Your Skills:Make sure to highlight your experience in AI engineering, machine learning, or data science. We want to see how your technical expertise aligns with the role, so don’t hold back on showcasing your Python skills and any relevant tools you've used!
Be Personal and Engaging:When writing your application, let your personality shine through! We’re looking for someone who’s not just technically skilled but also passionate about coaching and mentoring. Share your experiences that demonstrate your coaching mindset.
Tailor Your Application:Take a moment to tailor your application specifically for this role. Mention how you can support apprentices through the machine learning lifecycle and promote responsible AI practices. This shows us you understand what we’re all about!
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