We are currently seeking to recruit a Team of Automotive Apprenticeship Development Coaches to The Ford Apprenticeship Programme covering the United Kingdom.
The Ford Apprenticeship Programme is responsible for the development of hundreds of apprentices across retailer networks in the UK.
Role Responsibilities
The Apprenticeship Development Coaches are responsible for undertaking regular development, coaching and review visits, conducted in the apprentice’s dealership location, and via online meetings. They will manage, and track progress against agreed targets, progression planning, learning evidence management (eg. the collection of job cards, e-learning progress, functional skills progression), timely achievement and the ongoing health, safety, and wellbeing of apprentices; ensuring that at all times visits follow a defined visit process, compliant with ESFA and Ofsted requirements. The coaches will also be involved in the on-boarding of new apprentices.
Apprentices are undertaking a Light Service and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Customer Service, Parts and Business Admin Programmes.
Person Specification
· You enjoy playing an active and supporting role in the development of apprentices. You take ownership of your work, and are motivated by the prospect of helping others succeed. You have an organised approach, and excellent communication and coaching skills.
· The successful candidate should have experience in a similar role and/or a background in automotive technical and aftersales areas. You will use your knowledge and skills to help coach and develop the apprentices through to their programme and final EPA assessments.
· Automotive technical workshop experience, at level 3 or equivalent
· Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with ability to Influence, challenge, negotiate and to manage conflict and difficult situations
· Understand Management Information Systems to be able to demonstrate and monitor progression towards achievement targets
· MS office skills, and able to use technology such as laptops and tablets
· Knowledge and experience in learner safeguarding and wellbeing
· Experience in being responsible for own workload, diary management and working independently to tight schedules
· Maths and English qualification Level 2 (equ.)
· Full UK Driving Licence
· Experience in a similar role as a Regional Coach, or Apprentice Assessor (desirable)
· Automotive technical electric and hybrid vehicle qualification and practical experience (desirable)
· Working knowledge/experience of Apprenticeship programmes and the requirements and related inspection framework (desirable)
· Assessment, training or teaching qualification or a willingness to undertake a qualification (Teaching, training & assessing learning L3) (desirable)
· Experience of ESFA compliance and process (desirable)
Salary & Benefits: £37,000 dependant on experience, Company Car, 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on Demand 24 Hour Wellbeing Service (Counselling and Advice).
Contract: Full Time / Permanent
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Place of Work: Home based with regular travel required visiting manufacturer dealerships across the regions.
Please be clear about your home location in your application, and express any travel limitations. This is a regional role. Candidates will cover an agreed caseload of apprentices. Travel to Ford dealers/retailers across the UK will be a key aspect of this role. Some overnight stays may be required. Days may not start or finish at regular times and flexibility is essential. Occasional visits to The Ford Academy will also be necessary.
Pre-employment Checks: Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated references, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check.
Employment: The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK (www.calexuk.com).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Work from home
Schedule:
Work Location: On the road
