Bedford Independent · 16 hours ago
Training Coordinator – Plumbing
Bedford, IN
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
£31K/yr - £41K/yrBedford Independent is seeking a Training Coordinator in Plumbing to join their Apprenticeships department. The role involves managing the full learner journey in plumbing and gas apprenticeships, providing support and development to apprentices, ensuring quality assurance and compliance, and engaging with employers to tailor training plans.
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Responsibilities
Manages the full learner journey in plumbing and gas apprenticeships, including induction, training, assessment, and progress tracking, ensuring alignment with awarding body standards
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
Oversees internal verification, maintains accurate learner records, ensures evidence meets audit and funding requirements, and supports inspections and standardisation activities
Collaborates with employers to arrange assessments and reviews, promotes apprenticeship opportunities, and helps tailor training plans to meet business needs
Upholds safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety policies, engages in CPD, and supports college-wide initiatives while maintaining professional boundaries and adapting to business needs
Qualification
Required
Right to Work in the UK
Holds GCSEs (Grade A–C) in Maths and English
A1 Assessor or TAQA Award
Level 2 & 3 qualifications in the relevant trade
Up-to-date knowledge of training, assessing, and industry standards
Recent commercial experience in the occupational area
Strong background in delivering and coordinating competence-based training programmes
Skilled in motivating learners
Managing caseloads
Setting SMART targets
Ensuring timely qualification completion through effective communication and support
Strong coordination and record-keeping abilities
Ensuring compliance with audit requirements
Customer-focused
Proactive and adaptable
Time management skills
Willingness to travel across sites
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting equality and diversity
Company
Bedford Independent
The Bedford Independent was founded to provide the people of Bedford with a modern news desk that would give them easy access to genuine news.
Founded in 2018
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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