Senior Trainer; Carpentry Apprenticeship

Overview

Job role: Senior Trainer (Carpentry Apprenticeship)

Salary: £42,000 – £48,000 + 10% performance bonus

Working location: Northstowe Training Hub

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

This role will attract a job‑needs car, subject to NHBC’s annual mileage requirement.

Please note: this role is subject to a DBS background check, carried out as part of our pre‑employment screening. A full DVLA check will also be required for this role.

We’re looking for a passionate Senior Trainer to lead the delivery of our Carpentry Apprenticeship Programme ’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality, hands‑on apprenticeship training that supports learners from the workshop to the workplace. You’ll use your construction know‑how to inspire, mentor and guide apprentices to success, ensuring they’re ready for their End Point Assessments and future careers in the trade.

• Deliver engaging, industry‑relevant carpentry apprenticeship training in line with NHBC, Ofsted and ESFA standards.
• Coach and assess apprentices, ensuring their learning progress and achievements stay on track.
• Keep training materials up to date and aligned with current building regulations, NHBC Standards and best practice.
• Work closely with employers to build strong relationships and ensure their training needs are met.
• Promote NHBC’s training offer and contribute to continuous improvement across our apprenticeship provision.
• Support and mentor colleagues within the training hub to drive quality and consistency.

• Experience delivering or assessing apprenticeships with strong results.
• A background in construction, ideally in house‑building or timber frame carpentry.
• A teaching or assessing qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a passion for helping others succeed.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when needed.

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents