Job Description

Job post summary

Date posted:

5 August 2025

Pay:

From 36,500.00 per year

:

The Development Coach will deliver apprenticeships or qualifications virtually across leadership and management topics Level 6 Improvement Leader, L5 Coaching Professional and Operations Manager, and Level 3 Team Leader, following Raise the Bar's best practice to ensure this is transformational and inspiring. The Development Coach will ensure compliance with DfE funding regulations whilst guiding our efforts towards industry best practices by undertaking audit and inspection based work tasks alongside proactive industry research. The post holder will also offer administrative support and assistance to the wider team where and when required.


Responsibilities


The Development Coach will be responsible for the following tasks and duties:

Delivering Leadership & Management and Coaching apprenticeships up to Level 6 Assess and support learners throughout their apprenticeship programme, including through EPA. Effectively managing an allocated caseload of up to 45 learners across multiple clients. Providing tailored and appropriate coaching methods to support individual learners including those with additional learning support requirements. Where required, provide learners with Functional Skills support and guidance. Organise and complete remote learner sessions and reviews. Observe learners virtually to help gather high quality evidence towards their Apprenticeship. Supporting with Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) activities as and when required. Playing an active role in peertopeer moderation and observation to ensure standardisation across the coaching team. Monitor learner's attendance and Off the Job hours (OTJ) to ensure expectations and requirements are met and on target. Monitor, organise and maintain documentation on learners' progress, including the impact in the workplace, to ensure effective learning and compliance with audit requirements. Engage with and competently use Automation and AI tools in line with Raise the Bar's expectations and policies. Support and oversee learner use of AI and ensure it is aligned to expectations and policy. Engaging with learners, and learner data, with safeguarding responsibilities front on mind at all times; ensuring professional boundaries are maintained and an early escalation of any concerns or support needs. Compliance to data protection policies and procedures when engaging with learners and learner data. Any other ad hoc duties and reasonable requests in line with business needs and the skill level of the post holder.

Experience & Knowledge


The Development Coach will be required to have the following experience, knowledge and qualifications:


Qualification / Knowledge / Experience


Overview


The Development Coach will deliver apprenticeships or qualifications virtually across leadership and management topics up to Level 7, following Raise the Bar's best practice to ensure this is transformational and inspiring. The Development Coach will ensure compliance with DfE funding regulations whilst guiding our efforts towards industry best practices by undertaking audit and inspection based work tasks alongside proactive industry research. The post holder will also offer administrative support and assistance to the wider team where and when required.


Responsibilities


The Development Coach will be responsible for the following tasks and duties:

Delivering Leadership & Management and Coaching apprenticeships up to Level 6 Assess and support learners throughout their apprenticeship programme, including through EPA. Effectively managing an allocated caseload of up to 45 learners across multiple clients. Providing tailored and appropriate coaching methods to support individual learners including those with additional learning support requirements. Where required, provide learners with Functional Skills support and guidance. Organise and complete remote learner sessions and reviews. Observe learners virtually to help gather high quality evidence towards their Apprenticeship. Supporting with Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) activities as and when required. Playing an active role in peertopeer moderation and observation to ensure standardisation across the coaching team. Monitor learner's attendance and Off the Job hours (OTJ) to ensure expectations and requirements are met and on target. Monitor, organise and maintain documentation on learners' progress, including the impact in the workplace, to ensure effective learning and compliance with audit requirements. Engage with and competently use Automation and AI tools in line with Raise the Bar's expectations and policies. Support and oversee learner use of AI and ensure it is aligned to expectations and policy. Engaging with learners, and learner data, with safeguarding responsibilities front on mind at all times; ensuring professional boundaries are maintained and an early escalation of any concerns or support needs. Compliance to data protection policies and procedures when engaging with learners and learner data. Any other ad hoc duties and reasonable requests in line with business needs and the skill level of the post holder.

Experience & Knowledge

The Development Coach will be required to have the following experience, knowledge and qualifications: Hold a Recognised Leadership and Management Qualification Level 5 Essential Level 6/7 Desirable Experience delivering Legacy Management Apprenticeship standards Level 3 and Level 5 2 years Essential Experience delivering Trailblazer Leadership and Management Standards Level 3 and Level 5 Up to 1 year Desirable Recognised Coaching Qualification Level 5 Desirable Experience delivering Coaching Level 5 Apprenticeship standards 2 years Desirable Teaching Qualifications Level 3 Essential Functional Skills Qualifications Level 2 Essential Recognised Assessor award D32/D33, A1 or TAQA Essential Experience of supporting learners through EPA including knowledge of the full gateway experience 2 years Essential Experience providing functional skills support for learners up to Level 2 2 years Essential Experience held in a management position within industry 3 years Essential Experience of Safeguarding procedures and regulations 2 years Essential

Skills & Competencies


The Development Coach will be required to perform the role with the following key skills and competencies:

Commitment to Quality Essential LearnerFocused Approach Essential Coaching & Mentoring Essential Inspiring & Motivational Leadership Essential Excellent Communication Essential Organisational & Time Management Skills Essential Problem Solving Essential Innovative Thinking Essential Teamwork & Collaboration Essential Relationship Building Essential

Company Values & Expectations


The post holder will demonstrate a way of working that is aligned to our company culture and values as follows:


Energy


We bring positivity & enthusiasm to every interaction, creating vibrant, inspiring experiences where everyone can thrive.


Growth


Our growth mindset & commitment to continuous improvement drives ourselves, our people & our clients to reach their full potential.


Collaboration


We create positive, dynamic & inclusive environments enabling our people to produce exceptional results together.


Innovation


We embrace change & cultivate cuttingedge thinking to propel our business & industry forward with new ways of working.