Skills Coach

Company: Estu

Website: https://www.estuglobal.com/

Size: 11-50 employees

Sector: Training & Education

Role: Skills Coach

Level: Mid-Level

Job type: Full-time

Salary range: £30-40k

Location: Hybrid/Remote (flexible)

About Us

At Estu, we deliver exceptional learning experiences that empower people and organisations to lead change with confidence. Our programmes – from Level 4 and 5 Skills Bootcamps to industry-recognised Level 6 Apprenticeships and Bespoke Programmes – focus on innovation, transformation, and commercial leadership.

We work with ambitious individuals and forward-thinking organisations to make learning simple, impactful, and aligned to real-world change. Our approach combines high-impact design, evidence-based methods, and delivery that meets the moment.

The Opportunity

As our Skills Coach, you will play a pivotal role in the development and success of our apprentices, ensuring their learning is embedded in real-world practice and that they thrive throughout their apprenticeship journey. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a dynamic, ambitious and caring team that is passionate about transforming learning experiences. You will work closely with learners, employers, and colleagues to deliver personalised coaching, impactful feedback, and meaningful learning interventions that drive both personal and professional growth.

Why You’ll Love it at Estu

• Be at the heart of learner success, supporting professionals to achieve real-world impact through apprenticeship programmes.
• Collaborate with inspirational educators and industry experts from leading global organisations.
• Access continuous professional development, mentorship, and clear pathways for career progression.
• Flexible – hybrid or fully remote working options across the UK.
• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and benefits package.
• Join a forward-thinking, innovation-driven organisation focused on meaningful outcomes for learners and employers.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Learner Coaching & Support: Manage a caseload of apprentices, delivering personalised 1:1 coaching that encourages reflection, application of learning, and professional growth.
• Assessment & Feedback: Assess project work, assignments, and portfolios through professional discussions and written feedback that is detailed, constructive, and developmentally focused.
• Progress Monitoring: Conduct regular progress reviews, track learner achievements, and set clear, measurable goals to support learners to succeed - and exceed - expectations.
• Learning Embedded in Practice: Support learners in applying knowledge and skills directly within their roles, maximising impact and aligning learning with workplace demands.
• Workshop Facilitation: Support or deliver engaging workshop sessions - both virtually and in person; supporting key elements of the curriculum with contextualised content.
• E-Portfolio Management: Use learning platforms (e.g., Bud) to document progress, support development, and evidence learning outcomes.
• Employer Collaboration: Build strong relationships with employers to align learning with organisational goals, ensuring mutual benefit and ongoing engagement.
• Safeguarding & Compliance: Promote learner safety and well-being, upholding Prevent and safeguarding responsibilities in line with Ofsted and DfE standards.
• Impact & Value Add: Identify opportunities to stretch and challenge learners, champion their development, and provide insights that drive programme and learner success.
• Continuous Improvement: Feed into curriculum and delivery improvements by sharing learner insights and advocating for innovation in teaching and learning approaches.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings recent and relevant industry experience, ideally in service design, human-centred design, change leadership and management, or innovation.
• Is an experienced apprenticeship coach with a track record of supporting high levels of learner achievement.
• Is an outstanding communicator, motivator, and mentor – able to engage learners at various stages of their careers.
• Understands the apprenticeship landscape, including Ofsted and DfE requirements.
• Thrives in a learner-focused, impact-driven environment and is tech-savvy.
• Is proactive and organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Brings a solutions-focused, collaborative mindset that aligns with Estu’s values.

Your Experience & Knowledge

• Experience coaching apprentices within a UK-based training provider.
• Strong understanding of e-portfolios and digital learning tools.
• Demonstrated ability to support learners to embed knowledge in practice and make a measurable impact in their roles.
• Recognised teaching qualification (AET/CET/DET/PGCE).
• Assessor qualification (A1/CAVA).
• Relevant industry experience and qualification at Level 6 or above.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship standards and assessment practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• IQA qualification (L4 IQA) – desirable.
• Maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent.

Location & Working Arrangements

This role offers flexible working arrangements. You can opt for a hybrid setup with 1-2 days per week in our Central London office or work fully remotely in the UK.