Training & Development Coach - Engineering Apprenticeships 0.8

Salary:
Up to £29,933.76 per annum dependant on experience (FTE £37,417.20)
Location:
Accrington, Lancashire
This is a permanent, part time vacancy that will close in 2 months at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
Training & Development Coach - Engineering Apprenticeships 0.8
Salary: Up to £29,933.76 per annum dependant on experience (FTE £37,417.20)
Hours: 29.6 per week
Working Weeks: Full Year
Contract Type: Part Time- Permanent -0.8
Site: Accrington and Rossendale College
Closing Date: Thursday 28th August 2025- Midnight
Interview Date: W/C 8th September 2025

‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’

Our Organisation
This role is advertised by NCC Professional Services. Part of Nelson and Colne College Group, NCC Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.

Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges – Nelson & Colne College, Accrington & Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The College Group is the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as ‘Outstanding’ under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.


The Exciting Role
A new opportunity has arisen to join our Engineering Apprenticeship Team as a Training & Development Coach (TDC) — a role that is key to shaping the next generation of engineering talent in Lancashire. As part of Nelson and Colne College Group, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, you’ll be working in a high-quality, supportive environment where your industry knowledge and commitment to learner success will make a real difference. This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to expand our provision to meet the region’s growth in advanced manufacturing and engineering.

We offer a broad suite of apprenticeship standards including:

Metal Fabricator (Level 3)
Engineering Fitter (Level 3)
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (Level 3)
Machining Technician (Level 3)
Toolmaker and Die Maintenance Technician (Level 3)
Engineering Technician (Technical Support) (Level 3)
Manufacturing Engineer (Degree Apprenticeship – Level 6)
You don’t need to be an expert in all of these areas — we’re looking for experienced and passionate professionals from any engineering background, with the desire to support and develop the workforce of tomorrow. Whether you’re a qualified assessor already working in education, or you’re looking to transition from industry into training, we’d love to hear from you.

This role will be based primarily at Accrington & Rossendale College but may require occasional travel to other sites or employers.


What You Will Be Doing:
Supporting apprentices from induction to End Point Assessment, guiding them through all aspects of their training programme.
Visiting apprentices in the workplace to observe and assess competence, review progress, and provide high-quality coaching and support.
Working collaboratively with employers and internal delivery staff to ensure apprentices are making timely and meaningful progress.
Tracking apprentice progress using OneFile and internal systems, and ensuring all records and documentation are up to date and compliant.
Contributing to standardisation and quality assurance activities to maintain high standards of delivery and assessment.
Adapting delivery to meet the needs of learners and their roles, including setting challenging targets, planning reviews, and embedding core themes such as Health & Safety, Safeguarding, British Values and Equality & Diversity.
Helping apprentices develop both technical and transferable skills that are valued by employers in a fast-evolving sector.

What We Are Looking For:
 A qualified assessor and IQA with demonstrable experience of leading high quality apprenticeship provision.

 Strong working knowledge of apprenticeship standards, funding rules, EPA processes, and Ofsted requirements.

 A confident and credible leader with a track record of managing teams, coaching staff, and delivering results.

 Experience using digital systems (e.g. OneFile, ILR, e-portfolios, spreadsheets) to track and improve learner progress.

 Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and engage a wide range of stakeholders.

 A passion for apprenticeships and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for learners and employers.

 While an engineering background is not essential, you must bring sector knowledge and experience relevant to managing technical apprenticeship programmes.


What We Offer in Return:

Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days – totalling 41 days per year
Access to a workplace pension scheme – with employer contributions of 5%
Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
Free on-site parking on all College sites.
Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/


How to Apply:

Still Interested?

If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and complete an application form.

Website: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/

Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website* Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team

The Company
The Nelson and Colne College Group is an Ofsted Outstanding Further Education College with a high performance and ambitious culture.

The Group was born in November 2018 with the successful merger between Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. Prior to that, pan-Lancashire adult community learning provider, Lancashire Adult Learning, became part of the family in 2016.

We are home to 2,400 16-18 year old A Level and vocational students, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 Apprentices and 400 Higher Education students.

Expertly led by Principal and CEO Lisa O'Loughlin, the College Group delivers year on year improvement, growth and most importantly, highly successful students and Apprentices.

The success of our communities, employers, partners and economy is key to all that we do. We have forged valuable partnerships and a shared vision with like-minded organisations and individuals, creating a network of opportunity and excellence.

Our highly skilled staff are committed to raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy.

The Benefits
Pay & Conditions

Rewards & Recognition

Facilities & Working Environment

Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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