Job Description

About Us
At Raise the Bar, we exist to inspire people and organisations to unlock their full potential. We create and deliver learning programmes that energise, challenge and transform.
The Role
We're looking for a Development Coach to join us in January 2026 who has the passion and expertise to guide the next generation of leaders and managers on a brand-new programme. If you love coaching, thrive on making a real impact, and want to work in a values-driven, future-focused organisation, this could be the role for you.
As a Development Coach, you'll:

• Deliver Leadership, Management and Coaching apprenticeships up to Level 6, through engaging, virtual sessions.
• Inspire and support a caseload of up to 48 learners across a wide range of clients, tailoring your coaching to every individual.
• Champion innovation including the smart use of AI and digital tools to elevate the learner experience.
• Play an active role in quality assurance and peer collaboration, helping us set the standard in our industry.
• Ensure compliance with DfE funding and safeguarding regulations, keeping learners safe and supported at every step.
• Bring curiosity and industry insight to your work, keeping our approach fresh and cutting-edge.

What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who's not only qualified but also energised by the idea of shaping the leaders of tomorrow. You'll need:
Essential

• Leadership & Management qualification at Level 5 but ideally Level 6
• Teaching qualification (min. Level 3)
• Assessor award (D32/D33, A1 or TAQA)
• Functional Skills L2 (English & Maths)
• Experience delivering Level 3 & Level 5 Leadership and Management standards
• At least 3 years' management experience in industry
• Experience supporting learners through EPA and Functional Skills
• Solid safeguarding knowledge

Desirable

• Leadership & Management at Level 7
• Coaching qualification at Level 5+
• Experience delivering Improvement Leader (Level 6) and/or Improvement Practitioner (Level 4)

Skills & Mindset
This role is all about impact. To thrive, you'll need to be:

• A natural coach and mentor, with the ability to inspire confidence and curiosity in others.
• A strong communicator and relationship-builder.
• Organised and proactive -- balancing your caseload with creativity and flair.
• Resilient, adaptable and forward-thinking, always ready to embrace new ways of working.
• Aligned to our values of Energy, Growth, Collaboration and Innovation.

Why Join Raise the Bar?
We're a company that lives its values. That means:

• Energy - bringing positivity and passion to everything we do.
• Growth - investing in your development, as much as our learners'.
• Collaboration - working as one dynamic, supportive team.
• Innovation - leading the way in how apprenticeships are delivered.

Alongside being part of a passionate and forward-thinking team, you'll also enjoy:

• Flexible working (remote-first, with flexitime)
• Enhanced annual leave and Special Occasion Leave
• Wellbeing support from day 1 including Virtual GP & Counselling for you and your family

Ready to raise the bar with us? Apply now and help shape the future of leadership and management.

Skills Required