AI & Automation Apprenticeship Skills Coach

AI & Automation Apprenticeship Skills Coach

Salary: 45,000 - 60,000

Location:

Remote (UK) with occasional travel

• Flexible remote working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Ongoing professional development and funded training
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking culture
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI and digital transformation

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, Ofsted-rated 'Good' national training provider that is leading the way in AI, digital and workforce transformation programmes.

As demand for AI capability continues to grow across UK businesses, our client is expanding its delivery team and is seeking an experienced AI & Automation Apprenticeship Skills Coach to support learners and employers in developing the practical skills required to apply AI and automation technologies effectively in the workplace.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing provider at the forefront of AI education, helping learners build future-focused skills while supporting organisations to embrace innovation, improve productivity and drive digital transformation.

As an AI & Automation Apprenticeship Skills Coach
, you will manage a caseload of learners undertaking AI and Automation programmes from Level 4 through to Level 6.

Working closely with learners, employers and internal stakeholders, you will guide learners throughout their apprenticeship journey, supporting them to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to successfully complete their programme and apply AI within their role.

Programmes currently include:

• AI & Automation Practitioner
• AI for Team Leaders
• AI for Operations Managers
• AI for Senior Leaders
• AI Strategy & Opportunity
• AI Adoption & Governance
• AI Delivery & Transformation Practitioner

You will provide one-to-one coaching, conduct progress reviews, support portfolio development and prepare learners for End Point Assessment, ensuring they remain engaged, on track and achieve successful outcomes.

Alongside learner support, you will work collaboratively with employers to ensure learning is contextualised to the workplace and aligned to organisational objectives.

• Manage and support a caseload of AI and Automation apprentices.
• Deliver engaging one-to-one coaching sessions and learner reviews.
• Support apprentices in developing portfolios and gathering workplace evidence.
• Conduct learner progress reviews involving both apprentices and employers.
• Provide coaching on AI, automation and workplace implementation projects.
• Prepare learners for Gateway and End Point Assessment.
• Identify learners at risk and implement appropriate support and intervention plans.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records using e-portfolio systems.
• Build strong working relationships with employers and key stakeholders.
• Support learners in applying AI and automation technologies within their workplace.
• Promote high levels of learner engagement, achievement and programme completion.
• Ensure compliance with apprenticeship standards, funding requirements and quality expectations.

• Experience working as an Apprenticeship Skills Coach, Trainer, Assessor or Learning Coach.
• Strong practical knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Automation and Digital Technologies.
• Recognised qualification in Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Digital Transformation or a related discipline (Level 4+).
• Experience supporting learners within apprenticeships, vocational education or workforce development programmes.
• Experience conducting learner reviews and managing learner progression.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good understanding of Microsoft 365 applications and AI-enabled workplace tools.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel when required.

• Experience coaching or supporting learners on AI, Data, Digital or Technology programmes.
• Knowledge of AI implementation, governance and organisational adoption strategies.
• Experience supporting leadership and management apprenticeship programmes.
• Experience using e-portfolio systems such as One File, Aptem or Bud.
• Experience creating digital learning resources and learner support materials.

• Teaching, Training or Coaching qualification (AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent).
• Assessor qualification such as CAVA, TAQA or A1.
• Understanding of apprenticeship standards, funding rules and Ofsted requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation at the forefront of AI skills development and workforce transformation.

You’ll work with ambitious professionals, managers and leaders who are looking to harness the power of AI within their organisations, while playing a key role in supporting learner success, achievement and career progression.

Whether your background is in apprenticeship coaching, digital learning, workforce development, AI…