Job Description

Job Purpose

The Mentor provides individualised support and guidance to learners, helping them navigate their apprenticeship journey within Sports Turf, Golf Greenkeeping, and Horticulture industries.

Their focus on

personal development planning, technical assessment, and sector-specific teaching

ensures that learners achieve their goals and develop the skills required to excel in these industries. This role is key to fostering a supportive, motivating, and professional learning environment within the Pod. The Mentor works closely with Sector Specialists, Coordinators, and employers to ensure a holistic and

industry-relevant approach to learner development

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Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Coaching, Mentoring & Assessing

Conduct regular one-to-one sessions with learners to provide technical guidance, mentoring, and formative/summative assessment. Support learners in overcoming barriers and remaining motivated throughout their apprenticeship journey in sports turf, golf greenkeeping, or horticulture.

Technical Teaching & Industry Knowledge

Deliver teaching and training sessions that integrate specialist knowledge of horticulture, turf management, machinery, agronomy, and environmental practices. Ensure learners are exposed to up-to-date industry standards and best practices.

Individual Learner Support

Monitor learner progress, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to support development. Provide tailored advice that reflects both apprenticeship requirements and industry expectations.

Personal Development Planning

Assist learners in creating and following personal development plans aligned with their career pathways in sports turf, golf greenkeeping, or horticulture. Facilitate group workshops to enhance technical understanding and professional behaviours.

Collaboration with Sector Specialists
Work closely with industry specialists and employers to integrate technical expertise into mentoring sessions, ensuring learners are prepared for practical, real-world demands.

Administration & Compliance

Maintain accurate records of learner progress and assessment decisions in line with awarding body and ESFA requirements. Support Coordinators with reporting, documentation, and quality assurance.

Person Specification

Essential

Strong understanding of mentoring, coaching, and assessing best practices. Occupational competence in sports turf, golf greenkeeping, or horticulture. Recognised assessor qualification (A1/TAQA/CAVA or equivalent). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience teaching, training, or assessing in vocational or work-based learning. Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

Teaching qualification (PTLLS, DTLLS, AET, or equivalent). Experience working directly in the golf greenkeeping, turf management, or horticulture industries. Familiarity with learning management systems and digital assessment tools. Ability to collaborate effectively with employers and industry bodies.

KPIs

Lead KPIs

Learner engagement recorded in LMS (95% recorded). Attendance at scheduled workshops/group sessions (target 90%+). Timeliness of learner records and assessment evidence (target 100%). Tripartite reviews completed every 12 weeks (95% timely).

Lag KPIs

Learner progress meeting milestones (target 90%+). Learner retention rate (target 85%+). Learner satisfaction with mentoring/assessment support (4+ on 5-point scale). Employer satisfaction scores (4+ on 5-point scale).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Flexitime Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Profit sharing Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leicester LE4 1EZ