Job Description

Job Introduction

The Opportunity

This exciting role is to join our academy in a skills coach function. You'll be responsible for


providing industry leading catering and hospitality education and training, developing people


to maintain excellent standards and upskilling the next generation of chefs!.


With over 1000 sites we are one of the Top 100 fastest growing independent catering


companies in the UK and a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer! If you're passionate about


food and skills development, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As an Academy Skills Coach you will be required to deliver outstanding training, learning


and assessment practices that engage and inspire apprentices to fulfil their potential and


develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to successfully progress through the business,


from the Classroom to Boardroom.



The Academy Skills Coach is responsible for working with learners, delivering all aspects of


the apprenticeship and other related qualifications to ensure successful achievement, whilst


providing exceptional support and guidance.



Your main responsibilities as an Academy Skills Coach will involve:

Delivering training and assessing learning in line with standards and qualification

frameworks

Providing excellent monthly support to both learners and line managers Ensuring learners and line managers are engaged and stay motivated Ensuring reviews are timely, robust and developmental Ensuring learner's Off the Job time is maintained Continuous improvement of training and assessment strategies Providing and monitoring the effective safeguarding, well-being and support

arrangements for learners

Supporting the Academy Team where required at events etc

Who we're looking for...

You will have effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the


business. You must be enthusiastic and motivated in order to inspire others to achieve and


succeed. You will have a keen interest in the food industry and supporting others to develop


and progress.



We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the


community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including people from


ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply.



We are committed to supporting work life balance and encourage modern working practices,


which aim to enhance flexibility for individuals whilst also enabling business performance


such as, hybrid working arrangements and flexible working patterns. You will be in control of


your own diary and will manage your time effectively. You will receive support from the


business to gain additional qualifications, if required.

Essential:

Assessor or teaching qualification


Catering / Hospitality industry qualification


Effective time management skills


Good IT skills


Driver and able to travel

Desirable:

Skilled culinary / food industry professional


Knowledge of the apprenticeship sector



Salary - up to 18000


25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays


Location - Home Based with travel


Role - Permanent / Part time (21hrs)



We expect all staff to share our commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of


children/young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.