Academy Training Coordinator (PFP Thrive)

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That’s someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK’s leading Social Enterprise we’re dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised apprenticeship and training programme coordinator to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the administration and coordination of our apprenticeship and training programmes for PfP Thrive, our world-class Training Academy. This role will involve ensuring compliance with internal procedures, end-point assessment organisations, and relevant legislation so it’s important you understand the rules and requirements of providing apprenticeship programmes.

Working as part of a team of coordinators, you’ll also be involved in managing the booking process for training courses, ensuring stakeholder communication and attendance. You’ll maintain the online learning database, handle user profiles, course uploads, and document classroom training. Collaborate with external providers to agree on SLAs, invoicing, certification, and delivery methods. Identify additional learning opportunities, build relationships with operational teams, produce regular reports, and support new learning programmes as needed.

The role is Fixed Term until August 2026, there may be potential to make this a permanent position subject to business need.

You must have proven experience in handling challenging situations and delivering creative, practical solutions. You should be able to prioritise your workload in a pressurised environment and communicate effectively, both written and verbally, to a wide range of audiences. You need to be self-motivated, able to work independently, and possess good time management skills. Preferably, you are competent in manipulating data and using advanced formulas in Excel, with proven experience in working with financial information.

If you have a passion for maintaining accurate records, managing administrative processes, and contributing to the success of apprenticeship programs, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there’s always more we can do to make you smile, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.