Job Description

Are you ready to revolutionise how the next generation learns law? Do you have a passion to share your knowledge and help people learn and grow.

We're looking for a number of apprentice coaches who can coach students on our solicitor apprenticeship programme.

Join our award-winning team where we're

Impactful

(delivering apprenticeships that make a real difference),

Accountable

(empowered to deliver on our commitments), work as

One Team

(with trust, honesty and integrity), and share a

Common Purpose

(passionate about helping people achieve their potential).

Why you'll love this role

Shape futures

- Transform apprentices into confident legal professionals

Stay sharp

- Work across cutting-edge legal practices and teams

Grow together

- Be part of a leading provider with ambitious growth plans

Real flexibility

- Work from the office, from your home, part-time opportunities too
Jenna Oxley, one of our lead coaches, describes working at Damar: "We have a truly supportive, one-team culture where everyone shares the same passion for making a real impact. As a coach, we get to help apprentices grow, achieve their goals, and shape their careers, which is not only rewarding but genuinely life-changing, and it's an absolute privilege to be able to do that every day."

What you'll do

Coach diverse apprentices on their qualification journey Partner with top law firms and teams to deliver practical, relevant training Use our innovative platform and tools Make a tangible difference in people's careers.

You're perfect if you

Are a qualified solicitor with recent experience Are passionate about developing talent and making measurable impact Want genuine work-life balance with professional purpose Thrive in a collaborative, values-driven environment.

Job description

You are responsible for managing the coaching of a caseload of apprentices, ensuring that they develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to succeed in their roles and complete their apprenticeships as planned.

Full-time Location: Manchester office with our work at home option/Home-based depending on your location.
The contents of this job description are not exhaustive. You may also be asked to perform other related duties relevant to the level of your role to meet the ongoing needs of our business.

Key responsibilities

To understand and agree with employers and apprentices each apprentice's starting point and skills development needs Using Damar's standard delivery model, to agree a training plan with each apprentice and employer that meets those needs To manage the delivery of the training in line with the plan, quality and, in particular: To regularly and thoroughly review progress against all aspects of the plan with the apprentice and their manager. To take prompt action where the apprentice falls behind. To ensure that the apprentice is accessing and benefiting from delivery that you are not personally undertaking (for example, via Damar OpenLearning or expert knowledge tutors). To ensure that the apprentice is healthy, safe and supported at work To understand the apprentice's and employer's ambitions for progression and to work with the Damar account manager to support progression where possible To work in accordance with Damar's systems, in particular our enrolment and e-portfolio systems and Damar OpenLearning To maximise efficiency for the benefit of your apprentices, our partner employers and Damar To ensure all reporting activity and administration reports are owned, managed and delivered on time.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access) Ability to engage with a wide cross section of people Self-motivated and highly organised to manage your own time.

Knowledge and qualifications

Qualified solicitor with recent experience A teaching qualification is an advantage however full training will be given A good level at GCSE (or higher) in maths and English A strong legal vocational background and a commitment to maintain your vocational competence.

Personal attributes and behaviours

Professional approach Ability to prioritise Team player Flexible to support team and business needs Honesty Integrity Trustworthy.

Additional requirements

To comply with the requirements of our Employee Handbook and policy documents To promote the equality of opportunity within our organisation To demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement of all roles at Damar A car, insured for business use and full driving licence Completion of all Damar compulsory (business-wide or team-specific) training.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 34,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Work from home
Work Location: Remote