Workplace Coach

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Overview We are looking for an Engineering Workplace Coach to be part of the AMRC Training Centre Team.

You will be part of the team coordinating on and off the job learning and assessment of our engineering and manufacturing advanced, higher and degree apprentices. You will work with a number of apprentices, setting learning targets and assessments to support them to practice and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard. The reviews will take place in the apprentices’ workplace with employers contributing to the target setting and providing feedback on progress.

Ideally you will hold a degree in an engineering (or related) discipline and relevant industrial experience preferably within machining. You may already be a qualified Workplace Coach, holding appropriate assessor/verifier qualifications.

The role requires a good working knowledge of engineering practice, well developed planning and organisational skills, the ability to communicate effectively with apprentices and employers, with good questioning skills and the confidence to discuss a range of topics and issues with apprentices and employers.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Carry out initial onboarding reviews to ensure that apprentices complete a skills scan, understand their training plan and check that the apprentice can achieve the programme.
• Provide high quality information, advice and guidance to learners, to supporting career development of apprentices.
• To develop and deliver highly effective teaching, coaching and assessment practices for learners, utilising a range of blended learning approaches.
• Undertake fully compliant and timely tri-partite learner progress reviews and assessments in the workplace. To carry out meaningful discussions with learners that focus on the learning that the apprentice has undertaken. To ensure that employers are present and fully involved within the review.
• Monitor and ensure that all learners demonstrate 4 weekly active learning and track the Off The Job % to ensure that the AMRC TC remains 100% compliant at all times.
• Ensure that all apprentices within the assigned caseload meet the agreed practical period end dates and end point assessment by the agreed apprenticeship end date.
• Support and promote involvement in the personal and professional development curriculum, which link to the requirements of the overall apprenticeship standard, to enhance the offering of the AMRC Training Centre.
• Provide information on learner progress to employers, acting upon issues in a timely manner. Identify learners that require support or who are not making expected progress that fall into the ‘at risk category’ immediately to the TC management team and support teams.
• Ensure that curriculum assessments and reviews are completed to the required AMRC quality standard.
• Ensure learner feedback is captured, evaluated and fed into the Self-Assessment Review process to constantly improve the quality of provision
• Ensure that all apprentices within the caseloads Onefile accounts are monitored to ensure that their progress is in line with set parameters and that their account is kept up to date at all times.
• Attend monthly standardisation meetings and monthly update meetings with the Workplace Curriculum Manager, as well as relevant training sessions.
• Take part in open events at the Training Centre, up to about six a year, in the evenings.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria Essential Or Desirable Stage(s) assessed at Minimum Level 6 qualification in an engineering (or related) discipline

Essential Application

Significant experience of technical work in a mechatronics maintenance or machining engineering setting

Essential Application and Interview

Assessor qualification, Teaching qualification, Internal Quality Assurance qualification or be prepared to work towards achieving this qualification

Essential Application

Experience of providing excellent advice, guidance and support to ensure learners succeed

Essential Interview

Strong customer interaction skills which include good oral and written communication skills and able to communicate with staff and stakeholders at all levels

Essential Application and Interview

Be competent in the use of IT such as Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones and software as these are crucial tools used as part of the working day for a Workplace Coach.

Essential Application and Interview

Excellent time management skills are essential as you will be required to organise your work in an effective manner whilst ensuring that key priorities and organisational KPIs are met.

Essential Interview

Experience of contributing to the work of a successful team

Essential Interview

Ability to analyse and develop creative approaches to problem solving with an appreciation of the longer term implications

Essential Interview

Valid Driving License

Essential Application

Ability to organise assessment resources and related work activities which includes travel to employer sites

Essential Interview

Further Information Grade Grade 7

Salary £38,784 - £47,389

Work arrangement Full-time

Duration N/A

Line manager Workplace Coach Manager

Direct reports None

Our website www.amrctraining.co.uk

For informal enquiries about this job contact Louise Cowling, Head of Apprenticeship Programmes Delivery: on [email protected] or on 07714 611034

Next steps in the recruitment process The selection process will consist of a presentation and a formal interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage two weeks after the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Louise Cowling on 07714 611034.

Our vision and strategic plan We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What We Offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.

• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.

• Generous pension scheme.

• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.

• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).

• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.

• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; Technical Career Route.

• A range of generous family-friendly policies

• paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies

• support for those going through the menopause

• paid time off and support for fertility treatment

• and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Criminal record A enhanced DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

Closing Date : 01/11/2026

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