Skills and Development Coach in Sheffield

First Intuition (Yorkshire & Humber) is an independent accountancy training provider with centres in Leeds, Sheffield and Hull, and is part of a wider national group. We are a fast-growing, innovative education provider committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences. At FI, our commitment to excellence is driven by our core driving principle of putting people first. We take pride in nurturing talent, fostering growth, and providing unparalleled support to our students, clients, and team members, ensuring they can thrive personally and professionally.

We have an exciting opportunity for a skills and development coach to join our growing team in Sheffield, with occasional travel to our Leeds office. Our success is due to our approach to training and our links with businesses. We work closely with organisations to precisely understand their needs and incorporate these into innovative course designs, where the interaction with students is tailored, personal and reflects their specific circumstances. This approach has led to First Intuition (Yorkshire & Humber) being awarded an ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted.

Job summary: Support a cohort of apprentices through their learning journey.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Coaching a cohort of apprentices on their apprenticeship journey.
• Undertaking progress reviews with the apprentice and their employer.
• Providing structured feedback on an apprentice’s progression.
• Creating and implementing action plans where necessary.
• Monthly reviews of learner status with your line manager.
• Monitoring and monthly reporting on the apprentice’s progression.
• Preparing and updating study planners for your apprentices.
• Assisting in the delivery of the apprenticeship introduction session, and EPA days.
• Reviewing task and portfolio submissions by apprentices and providing feedback.
• Reviewing learning logs and providing feedback in line with ESFA rules.
• Assisting the apprentice through EPA, including playing a key role in the portfolio.
• Supporting additional work as reasonably required by management from time to time.

This list is not exhaustive.

Other:

• General admin support for the office as required.
• Attending careers events.

Required skills:

• Ability to inspire, influence and motivate, with an enthusiasm for learning.
• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be driven to improve the educational experience for our apprentices continually.
• Ability to review processes and make recommendations on improvements.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Microsoft literate (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Confident and professional, as you will be representing our brand to our clients and apprentices.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Sound knowledge of apprenticeship programmes and standards to ensure compliance with Ofsted and ESFA.

Benefits:

• 30 annual leave PLUS bank holidays.
• 3 FI Days per year.
• Hybrid working available, equipment provided for homeworking.
• Flexible-working positive employer with a range of family-friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour confidential access to counselling and support services.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Long term career prospects in a growing company.
• Employee perks including a range of discounts to suit your lifestyle.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting young people and vulnerable adults and follow Safer Recruitment processes. All successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check, with some roles requiring an Enhanced check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process, please let us know, and we will be happy to support you.

First Intuition collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. First Intuition does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.