Course Developer & Skills Coach – Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practitioner (Level 4 Apprenticeship)

Course Developer & Skills Coach – Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practitioner (Level 4 Apprenticeship)

Full Time | Remote (UK – must live within a reasonable commute of London for occasional in-person days)

Salary: £33,000–£37,500 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Start Date: April 2026 

Closing Date: Sunday 8th March 2026

Are you passionate about sustainability, ethical practice, and responsible business? Do you thrive when designing meaningful learning experiences and supporting professionals to create positive environmental and social impact?

At KnowledgeBrief, we’ve been a leading force in management training and professional development for over 20 years. As we expand our apprenticeship provision, we’re recruiting a Course Developer & Skills Coach to shape and deliver our Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practitioner (ST0749) programme.

This is a unique opportunity to combine curriculum design, digital learning innovation, and one‑to‑one coaching to help learners become confident, capable CR&S practitioners.

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Why Work With Us?

Our learner‑first approach is supported by our innovative KBPro platform and a culture that values authenticity, growth, and collaboration. You’ll also benefit from:

Dedicated monthly CPD time for your own development

5.6 weeks’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and two paid weeks off over Christmas/New Year

Two weeks’ paid short‑term sick leave

Access to Health Assured employee wellbeing support and rewards

Opportunities to contribute to exciting cross‑team growth initiatives

Remote working is standard, with occasional in‑person meetings in London.

Course Developer & Skills Coach - Key Responsibilities

Design an engaging, future‑focused sustainability curriculum

Lead the creation of the Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practitioner (ST0749) apprenticeship curriculum

Develop clear, accessible learning content that brings ESG, ethical governance, sustainability strategy, and stakeholder engagement to life

Work with our Curriculum Innovation Manager and Digital Team to build high‑quality digital learning assets, case studies, and scenario‑based activities

Ensure all materials reflect current legislation, industry standards, and emerging sustainability trends

Deliver high‑quality teaching and group learning

Facilitate online workshops and webinars that help learners apply sustainability concepts to real organisational challenges

Create inclusive, psychologically safe learning environments that encourage reflection, systems thinking, and critical analysis

Adapt delivery to suit learners from a wide range of industries and levels of experience

Coach and support learners throughout their apprenticeship

Provide personalised one‑to‑one coaching that builds confidence, motivation, and professional identity as CR&S practitioners

Develop individual learning plans that integrate on‑the‑job and off‑the‑job learning

Conduct monthly coaching sessions and regular tripartite reviews with learners and line managers

Support learners to prepare for end‑point assessment through structured practice and targeted feedback

Monitor progress and ensure a high‑quality learner experience

Track learner progress using internal systems, taking timely action to keep learners on track

Maintain accurate, same‑day records and ensure learners meet off‑the‑job requirements

Identify learners at risk of falling behind and implement tailored re‑engagement strategies

Collaborate and contribute to continuous improvement

Work closely with Curriculum, Digital, and Operations colleagues to deliver a seamless learner journey

Participate in standardisation meetings and share insights to strengthen curriculum and coaching practice

Engage in ongoing professional development across sustainability, ESG, coaching, and digital learning

Course Developer & Skills Coach - Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Occupational competence in Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability, ESG, or Responsible Business practice

Qualified to the level of delivery (or able to demonstrate equivalent professional expertise)

Experience designing curriculum, training materials, or learning content

Experience coaching or mentoring professionals, ideally including senior stakeholders

Strong theoretical and practical understanding of:

ESG frameworks

Sustainability strategy

Ethical governance

Stakeholder engagement

Behaviour change

Environmental and social impact

Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills

Minimum GCSE A*–C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

Desirable, but not essential

Teaching qualification (AET, DET, PGCE) or professional body membership

Experience delivering apprenticeship standards or professional development programmes

Qualifications in teaching, learning, assessment, or internal verification

Experience working with digital learning tools or virtual learning environments

If this role excites you and aligns with your professional goals, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and we will be in touch.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Nathan

People Partner

KnowledgeBrief

KnowledgeBrief is an Equal Opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will be considered.