Apprenticeship Training Specialist - The Outdoors

Location: National, based from home working across employer locations.

About the role

We are looking for a competent apprenticeship Training Specialist to join our team and help our apprentices develop and achieve. With a passion for teaching and learning, the Training Specialist will plan and deliver a range of apprenticeship programmes in The Outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of apprentices on the Outdoor Activity Instructor apprenticeship programme.
• Plan and deliver the apprenticeship programme to underpin the knowledge and skills of apprentices.
• Support apprentices with the preparation of portfolios and evidence required for assessment, including Gateway and End Point Assessment.
• Be involved in the initial assessment, enrolment, and induction of apprentices.
• Provide information, advice, and guidance to apprentices to enable them to achieve.
• Ensure accurate records and administrative data is kept up to date, meeting all contractual and statutory obligations.
• Deliver training through online and face-to-face teaching methods.
• Manage our learner management system (Aptem), ensuring all activities are recorded and uploaded weekly.
• Effectively manage and record the off-the-job training requirements for all apprentices.
• Support apprentices to engage and develop English and maths skills using Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB).
• Report to the Quality Team Leader to ensure all aspects of programme delivery and quality assurance/audit are maintained.
• Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with employers’ staff and their apprentices.
• Manage your own work schedule effectively.
• Work and stay away on business as required by the organisation.

Requirements

• Experience of working in the Outdoor industry.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the Outdoor sector.
• Excellent skills in English and maths, with the ability to support others in literacy and numeracy.
• Excellent customer service skills, flexibility, and effective communication both in person and online.
• Full UK driving license and your own vehicle for business use.
• Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Aptem.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to demonstrate effective understanding of a range of teaching and learning methods.
• Strong competency in IT systems and procedures.
• Desirable: Recognised teaching qualification (L3 AET, PTTLS).
• Desirable: Relevant assessor qualification (D32/33, A1/2, TAQA).
• Desirable: English and maths at GCSE C or above.

Behaviours and Values

• A drive and passion for teaching and learning.
• Well organised, efficient, and able to successfully manage own time and workload.
• Confident and strong communicator at all levels.
• Alignment with organisation’s values/brand characteristics: Professional, Creative, Engaging, Supportive, Transformational.

Pay

£25,000 - £28,000

Benefits

• Minimum of 22 days holiday in year one, increasing to 27 in year two.
• Mileage for travel and overnight expenses paid when away on business.
• Company phone and laptop.
• Pension scheme.