Procurement Skills Coach / Mentor – Remote. Job in Bristol Education & Training Jobs

Join a dynamic, award-winning apprenticeship training provider that continues to grow and innovate in the world of professional development. We are currently looking for a dedicated Procurement Skills Coach to mentor and support apprentices on their journey to success. This is a fully remote, full-time position with a forward-thinking provider that offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, flexible working, and clear career progression opportunities.

Salary: Up to £35,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Location: Remote / Work from Home

Benefits: Flexible working, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, paid volunteer days, and continuous professional development

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Learners to Achieve Procurement Apprenticeships (up to Level 4): Manage a caseload of apprentices, providing ongoing one-to-one coaching and support throughout their learning journey. You will guide them through the full apprenticeship standard, helping to develop both technical and transferable skills.
• Conduct Regular Progress Reviews: Carry out timely and structured progress reviews with apprentices and their employers, ensuring clear action plans, SMART targets, and alignment with the apprenticeship standard's knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
• Tailor Learning and Development Plans: Develop individual learning plans that reflect the learner's job role, career goals, and preferred learning styles, ensuring a personalised approach to each learner's development.
• Prepare Learners for End-Point Assessment (EPA): Build learners' confidence and readiness for EPA by providing clear guidance, reviewing their portfolio, conducting mock assessments, and ensuring all required components are completed to a high standard.
• Monitor and Record Learning Progress: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of learner interactions, reviews, and progress in line with internal systems and regulatory requirements (ESFA, Ofsted, etc.).
• Embed Functional Skills (as required): Where necessary, support the development of English, maths, and digital skills to ensure full apprenticeship completion.
• Provide Pastoral Support and Motivation: Act as a trusted mentor, offering encouragement, wellbeing support, and career guidance to help learners stay engaged and overcome challenges.
• Work in Partnership with Employers: Liaise with line managers and stakeholders to ensure learning is relevant to the workplace, and that both learner and employer expectations are being met.
• Use Technology to Deliver Coaching Remotely: Confidently use platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and internal ePortfolio systems to conduct virtual meetings, reviews, and support sessions effectively.
• Ensure Compliance and Quality: Adhere to internal quality assurance processes and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, maintaining high standards of delivery in line with Ofsted and awarding organisation expectations.

About You:

• Hold a recognised teaching or assessing qualification (e.g., AET, TAQA, CAVA) - or be willing to work towards one (supported by the provider).
• Strong industry background in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management.
• Previous experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting learners/apprentices in a professional setting.
• Holding a CIPS Qualification would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.
• Confident with remote working and using digital platforms for learner support.
• Passionate about helping others achieve their goals through coaching and development.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage your own caseload independently.

This position is available for an immediate start.