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Retail Trainer (Apprenticeships)
Hybrid working - travel around Kent/Maidstone area
Salary: £30,213 + mileage (45ppm)
FIND is partnering with one of the UK's leading apprenticeship training providers, an established national organisation supporting thousands of learners across the UK. They deliver programmes for some of the UK's best-known retail brands including Co-op, JD Sports, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, John Lewis, Dunelm, Asda and more. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced retail leader looking to step away from store operations and into a rewarding training career.
No previous training or assessing experience is required - full support and qualifications provided.
The Role
As a Retail Trainer, you'll coach and support apprentices completing Retail programmes across Levels 2-4.
You'll use your retail leadership experience to develop learners working in real retail environments across supermarkets, fashion, homeware, sports and high street brands. This is a home-based field role covering Kent, Maidstone and surrounding areas.
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Key Responsibilities
- Coach and assess retail apprentices in the workplace and remotely
- Carry out learner reviews and progress meetings
- Deliver engaging coaching linked to real retail operations
- Support learners to achieve and complete on time
- Build relationships with employer managers
- Maintain accurate learner records and compliance paperwork
About You
Essential:
- Management experience in retail (Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Area Support etc.) OR
- Strong supervisory experience with clear leadership capability
- Background in any retail environment, including:
- Supermarkets
- Fashion
- Sports retail
- Homeware
- High street retail
- Passion for developing people
- Strong communication and organisation skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
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No training experience needed
If you've managed teams in retail and enjoy coaching others, full support can be provided to move into training.
What's on Offer
- £30,213 + mileage (45ppm)
- Fully funded training qualifications
- Home based role with regional travel
- Established learner caseload
- Opportunity to grow to full time in future if learner numbers increase
- Strong benefits package and career development
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If you're an experienced retail leader looking for a better work-life balance and a chance to develop others, we'd love to hear from you.
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