Training Coordinator - Plumbing

Role

Training Coordinator – Plumbing

Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary is between £33,048 and £41,085 per annum, DOE and Qualifications, with an additional Market Supplement available to successful candidates depending on experience and qualifications. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, People’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, and access to college courses.

37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Permanent – Full Time

UK‑based contract. Required to have right to work in the UK. No sponsorship is offered.

We are currently seeking a Training Coordinator in Plumbing to join our Apprenticeships department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Training Coordinator, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Apprenticeship Coordination & Delivery – Manages the full learner journey in plumbing and gas apprenticeships, including induction, training, assessment and progress tracking, ensuring alignment with awarding body standards.
• Learner Support & Development – Provides coaching and mentoring to apprentices, conducts workplace visits, sets SMART targets and delivers sector‑relevant training to build competence in knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance – Oversees internal verification, maintains accurate learner records, ensures evidence meets audit and funding requirements and supports inspections and standardisation activities.
• Employer Engagement & Programme Design – Collaborates with employers to arrange assessments and reviews, promotes apprenticeship opportunities and helps tailor training plans to meet business needs.
• Professional Standards & Safeguarding – Upholds safeguarding, EDI and health & safety policies, engages in CPD and supports college‑wide initiatives while maintaining professional boundaries and adapting to business needs.

• Essential Qualifications & Sector Knowledge – Holds GCSEs (Grade A–C) in Maths and English, an A1 Assessor or TAQA Award, and Level 2 & 3 qualifications in the relevant trade, with up‑to‑date knowledge of training, assessing and industry standards.
• Industry Experience & Programme Delivery – Brings recent commercial experience in the occupational area with a strong background in delivering and coordinating competence‑based training programmes.
• Learner Engagement & Support – Skilled in motivating learners, managing caseloads, setting SMART targets and ensuring timely qualification completion through effective communication and support.
• Administrative & Organisational Skills – Demonstrates strong coordination and record‑keeping abilities, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and successful apprenticeship delivery.
• Professionalism & Flexibility – Customer‑focused, proactive and adaptable, with time‑management skills, willingness to travel across sites and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting equality and diversity.

• Valuing Teamwork – One team that works together to achieve great things, respecting opinions and valuing each contribution.
• Improving Continuously – Challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student‑Centred – Firstly doing what is best for our students, considering them in all decision‑making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences.
• Inclusive – Celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – Care about the wellbeing of staff, students, community and wider society, building an environment of trust that listens, engages and supports each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – Promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve ambitions.

TBC

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College…