Development Coach – Leadership & Operations

Company: Apprentify
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Location: Wilmslow
Job Description:

Development Coach – Leadership & Operations (L3 & L5)

Remote‑first (occasional travel)

Full‑time

About Apprentify:

At Apprentify, we unlock talent and accelerate digital transformation through next‑generation digital, data, AI, cyber and tech skills programmes. Our mission: create future‑ready talent that drives real business impact.

We blend expert training, real‑world coaching and innovative curriculum design to transform careers and organisations.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Development Coach (Leadership & Operations) to deliver both structured training and personalised coaching across Team Leader/Supervisor Level 3 and Operations Manager Level 5 apprenticeships.

You’ll use your operational leadership experience to:

✨ Deliver engaging training sessions and workshops.

✨ Coach apprentices 1:1 and in groups.

✨ Translate real‑world leadership practice into practical learning.

✨ Prepare learners for EPA and support them throughout their full journey.

Topics include decision‑making, performance management, resource planning, project delivery, change management and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

Training & Delivery

  • Deliver high‑quality sessions, workshops and group learning
  • Create inclusive, interactive and accessible learning experiences
  • Embed real‑world operational and leadership practice
  • Adapt delivery to diverse learning needs

Coaching & Learner Support

  • Provide 1:1 and small‑group coaching
  • Give constructive developmental feedbackTrack progress, identify gaps and tailor support
  • Build confidence, behaviours and leadership capability

Learner Journey & Quality

  • Manage onboarding, reviews, pastoral support and interventions
  • Maintain accurate records aligned to funding, Ofsted and quality standards
  • Collaborate with curriculum, quality and performance teams
  • Role‑model professionalism and continuous improvement

Compliance & Safeguarding

  • Uphold Safeguarding, Prevent and H&S standards
  • Follow all Apprentify policies and quality processes

Skills & Experience:

  • 2+ years’ experience in operational management or leadership
  • Experience delivering training, workshops, facilitation or teaching
  • Coaching or mentoring experience in a work‑based learning environment
  • Ability to translate leadership and operational concepts into practical, engaging learning
  • Strong understanding of people management, performance improvement and operational leadership
  • Skilled in providing high‑quality developmental feedback
  • Knowledge of Leadership & Management apprenticeship standards (L3 & L5)
  • Understanding of Safeguarding, Prevent, EDI and Ofsted EIF
  • Proven track record of strong apprenticeship outcomes (including merits/distinctions at EPA)
  • Enhanced DBS (or ability to obtain)
  • Industry‑recognised qualifications in leadership, operations, training, coaching or people development (desirable)
  • Experience delivering or supporting Team Leader L3 and/or Operations Manager L5 apprenticeships (desirable)
  • Knowledge of EPA processes and preparation requirements (desirable)
  • Understanding of apprenticeship QA and compliance (desirable)

What High Performance Looks Like:

  • Outstanding training & coaching delivery
  • Strong industry relevance and real‑world application
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Effective collaboration with internal teams and employer partners
  • Results‑focused learner progress and EPA readiness
  • Values‑led role modelling: excellence, impact, innovation, inclusivity

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increases with service)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Birthday Leave + Volunteer Day
  • Hybrid working with Wilmslow HQ collaboration days
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Mental health & wellbeing support
  • Regular company events & socials
  • A culture of innovation, impact and high performance

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Posted: April 22nd, 2026