The City of Liverpool College
Skills Development Coach - Carpentry and Joinery
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Application Deadline: 22 September 2026
Department: Apprenticeships
Location: Liverpool
Compensation: £33,302 - £36,376 / year
Description
Job Title: Skills Development Coach - Carpentry and Joinery
Department: Apprenticeships
Salary: £33,302 - £36,376
Job Type: permanent, full time 35 hours
To inspire, motivate, coach and nurture future engineers within a range of Construction trades. Support apprentices to develop knowledge, skills & behaviors in preparation for end point assessment. The role will involve classroom/workshop-based training along with travel to a range of employer premises.
Key Responsibilities
- To develop, maintain and account manage relationships with local employers.
- To deliver high quality apprenticeships by carrying out workplace assessment and delivering underpinning knowledge and support within the Construction in particular carpentry and joinery workshops.
- To provide ongoing training and assessment so learners are fully prepared for their End Point Assessment.
- To screen potential new employers to ensure they have a clear understanding of the obligations in respect of apprentices and at the same time complete appropriate paperwork.
- To support employers to offer sufficient opportunities for apprentices to develop their skills and demonstrate their competency in all areas.
- To take an active part in the recruitment of new apprentices through contact with local employers – managing key accounts, schools and through events. You will be responsible for securing a caseload sufficient to hit your targets.
- To complete all required information under the projects to include Initial Assessment and Individual Learning Plan for each apprentice and to regularly review progress against this with the apprentice and their employer to ensure that they remain on track to achieve their qualification timely and to provide swift intervention where students are at risk of falling behind.
- To ensure that you achieve all targets within the agreed timescale.
- Ensure timely, accurate and comprehensive progression, performance and target information is maintained using the College’s e-portfolio (Smart Assessor) system for apprenticeship delivery.
- To support the Construction trade course review, lead internal verification and manage external verification procedures within the area alongside Head of Apprenticeships and the relevant Curriculum Teams.
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- To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life.
- To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are always maintained.
- To comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
- To support cross college activities as required during the key enrolment and invigilation periods.
- Carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as determined by the needs of the service and as appropriate to the grade
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria
- Level 3 qualification in Construction specific trades such as Carpentry and Joinery and plastering property maintenance
- Experience of working in Construction industry
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, employers & colleagues
- Is willing to work flexibly, including evenings when required.
- Holds a current driving license and has access to their own vehicle.
- Willingness to develop knowledge & skills of safeguarding practices
Desirable Criteria
- Educational experience
- Apprenticeship experience
Please Note
This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
Benefits
Why Join The City of Liverpool College?
Benefits of working at the College
As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Pension Scheme
You'll be part of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 20.20%, one of the best pension packages in the sector.
Leave entitlement
Up to 30 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 wellbeing day. You’ll also benefit from 5 to 7 days statutory closure and 2 further days closure at Easter.
Employee Benefit Platform
As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You’ll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life – and beyond.
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Health and Wellbeing
As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns.
You'll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, a secure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules as well as daily wellbeing tips.
You’ll also be entitled to a free eye test through our voucher scheme with Specsavers, which covers a full eye exam (worth up to £25) and even includes £45 towards a pair of glasses. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.
Travel
We offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel—without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.
Professional Development
We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.
College Benefits
Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.
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