Skills and Development Coach

Job Title:  Skills and Development Coach

Location:  Leeds/Sheffield

Role Type: Hybrid 

First Intuition (FI) is a fast-growing, innovative accountancy training provider committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences.  At FI, our commitment to excellence is driven by our core driving principle of putting people first.  We take pride in nurturing talent, fostering growth, and providing unparalleled support to our students, clients, and team members, ensuring they can thrive personally and professionally. 

Our success is due to our approach to training and our links with businesses. We work closely with organisations to precisely understand their needs and incorporate these into innovative course designs, where the interaction with students is tailored, personal and reflects their specific circumstances. This approach has led to First Intuition being awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted. 

Job summary: 

Support a cohort of apprentices through their learning journey.

Duties and responsibilities to include:  

As Skills & Development Coach you will be responsible for coaching a cohort of apprentices on their apprenticeship journey.

Key responsibilities include:

Undertaking progress reviews with the apprentice and their employer

Providing structured feedback on an apprentice’s progression

Creating and implementing action plans where necessary

Monthly reviews of learner status with your line manager

Monitoring and monthly reporting on the apprentice’s progression

Preparing and updating study planners for your apprentices

Assisting in the delivery of the apprenticeship introduction session, and EPA days

Reviewing task and portfolio submissions by apprentices and providing feedback

Reviewing learning logs and providing feedback in line with ESFA rules

Assisting the apprentice through EPA, including playing a key role in the portfolio finalisation

Compliant documentation 

Other 

General admin support for the office as required

Attending careers events 

SLA’s 

Initial Progress Review takes place within 2-6 weeks of the apprentices’ start date

Review learning logs within the first 5 working days of each month

Learning Logs need to be compliant 6 months before the learner goes through EPA.

Respond to emails within 48 working hours (2 working days)

KPI’s

Development Tasks are marked within 7 working days of submission

Subsequent Progress Reviews take place no later than 12 weeks after the previous review (ESFA)

LNAs and BILs must be processed within 1 month of the learner’s last day of learning (LDOL).

Learning Logs are reviewed monthly and 60% of learner’s entries are fully compliant

Qualifications and skills: 

Essential: 

Ability to inspire, influence and motivate, with an enthusiasm for learning

Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Be driven to improve the educational experience for our apprentices continually

Ability to review processes and make recommendations on improvements

Exceptional organisational and time management skills

Microsoft literate (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Confident and professional, as you will be representing our brand to our clients and apprentice

Desirable:

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Sound knowledge of apprenticeship programmes and standards to ensure compliance with Ofsted and ESFA Regulations

Understanding of the accountancy sector/qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW) 

Benefits 

30 days annual leave (based on fulltime hours) PLUS bank holidays 

3 FI Days per year 

Hybrid working available, equipment provided for homeworking 

Flexible-working positive employer with a range of family-friendly policies 

Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour confidential access to counselling and support services 

Competitive Pension 

Private Medical Insurance 

Training and development opportunities 

Long term career prospects in a growing company 

Employee perks including a range of discounts to suit your lifestyle 

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting young people and vulnerable adults and follow Safer Recruitment processes. All successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check, with some roles requiring an Enhanced check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy, which can be viewed here.   

First Intuition does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.