Learning & Skills Trainer (Automotive Sales

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We require a full-time Learning & Skills Trainer to deliver a high standard of sales training to our national cohorts of Sales Executive apprentices. Key duties of the role include:

• Plan, prepare, design and deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in the specialist area of Sales Executive supporting our brand partners
• Ensure apprentices cover the relevant knowledge, skills, and behaviours of their vocational area, to meet their end point assessment
• Create individual learning plans for apprentices and be responsible for providing blended learning opportunities for all apprentices, ensuring any additional learning needs are met to provide an inclusive learning environment
• Managing the learner journey using One File and college systems to record off-the-job hours, assignments, eLearning and progress
• Motivate and inspire all apprentices so that they are supported to achieve excellence and are encouraged to achieve their full potential including higher grades
• Able to work at all levels and able to deliver reports to a range of stakeholders on apprentice progress

You will have experience of being a trainer or have experience working within the automotive industry in a sales or similar role. Essential skills and experience include:

• Hold a recognised subject related qualification at Level 3 or above, or have documented industry occupational competence/experience in the subject area
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent) or be willing to work towards
• Hold recognised Assessor Award (D32/A/CAVA) and Verifier Award (D33/D34, IQA) or be willing to work towards
• Have experience of successful team working and be committed to a team-based approach
• Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of others and those training especially students with different needs.
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational and planning skills with excellent timekeeping and attendance

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Paul Slater, Head of Apprenticeships

Interviews including a microteach are planned for:
Tuesday 8th September 2026

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• Competitive salary – £33,742 to £42,182 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for term time only or part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

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