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- 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.
- 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.
