Skills Coach – Civil Engineering

Location: Hull
Salary: £18,493.18 per annum
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Protocol Group, working in partnership with a leading Further Education college in Hull, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Skills Coach – Civil Engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for an industry professional to play a key role in the development of future civil engineers by supporting and assessing learners throughout their apprenticeship journey.

About the College

Our partner college is a well-established institution, recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality vocational education. Committed to excellence, the college provides an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prepares learners for successful careers in their chosen fields.

The Role

The Skills Coach will be responsible for supporting learners in the workplace, providing training, mentoring, and assessment to ensure they develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for their qualifications. The role will involve working closely with employers to ensure the apprenticeship programme meets industry standards and supports workforce development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting workplace visits to assess learner progress and provide guidance.
• Delivering high-quality training and assessment sessions tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting learners in achieving their functional skills where required.
• Building strong relationships with employers to enhance the apprenticeship experience.
• Providing careers advice and guidance to support learner progression.
• Promoting a culture of inclusion, safeguarding, and well-being.

Candidate Requirements

• A Level 4 or higher qualification in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• An assessor qualification (or a willingness to obtain one).
• Industry experience in civil engineering.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage learners and employers.
• IT proficiency and the ability to travel for workplace visits.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Full support to gain a teaching or assessing qualification if not already held.
• The opportunity to transition from a hands-on role to a position focused on developing the next generation of professionals.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional to make a meaningful impact on learners’ careers while working in partnership with a forward-thinking Further Education college.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.