Skills Coach​/Assessor - Business Administration

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional Apprenticeships and Business Development department as a Business Administration Skills Coach/Assessor.

The Business Admin Skills Coach is responsible for supporting and guiding their apprentices through the identified standard and to assess their vocational knowledge and competence against the national standards, ensuring the apprentice understands the technical knowledge and skills needed to undertake their job role.

• To undertake timely assessment of apprentices to the national standards and to record all assessment decisions to meet the awarding body/ professional body requirements in line with the assessment cycle
• Manage a caseload of apprentices to include, setting SMART targets to ensure timely progress and achievement all required components of the apprenticeship
• To undertake timely workplace observations, where appropriate and upload all related work activities and progress information into the apprentice management system in a timely manner, allowing accurate tracking of apprentice progression
• Plan and agree OTJ requirements with employer and apprentice monitor completion and ensure met in full to meet ESFA requirements
• Plan and complete TLA visits every 4-6 weeks as a minimum to meet ESFA requirements
• Support and monitor all apprentices who require ALN / ALS for those identified and where required.
• Plan and complete with the apprentice and employer 12 weekly reviews covering progress towards the required knowledge skills and behavior and to include personal development behaviors and welfare and functional skills development and achievement

For an informal discussion about the role, please email r

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• Assessor Award or working towards

• Current knowledge and relevant occupational experience in the assessment area – Business Admin
• Proven experience of accurately and timely assessing in the workplace/classroom
• Experience delivering apprenticeships
• Familiarity with apprenticeship standards and End Point Assessment processes.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee /commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure…