Skills & Development Coach

Job Title: Skills & Development Coach Location: Hybrid Remote – approx. once a month in Chelmsford Reports to: Skills Coach Team Leader Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract - 18 months (full-time) About Us Founded in 2007, First Intuition (FI) is an award-winning, UK-based provider of predominantly accountancy training and apprenticeships. We currently have ~ 500 staff based across 15 physical locations and remotely, but we continue to grow rapidly. In April 2023, we secured investment from the private equity firm Apiary Capital who continue to support us in our growth plans, including acquisitions of six First Intuition franchises over the past two years. Our success is due to our approach to training and our links with businesses. We work closely with organisations to precisely understand their needs and incorporate these into innovative course designs, where the interaction with students is tailored, personal and reflects their specific circumstances. We consider ourselves a national provider with locally held relationships. This enables us to deliver student focused programmes and build strong relationships with all of our clients, big or small. With a talented team we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture that supports both personal and professional growth and were voted as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. To find out more about First intuition please check out our website here: https://www.firstintuition.co.uk and our Careers Page here: https://apply.workable.com/first-intuition to find out about who we are, and learn about the fantastic benefits our employees enjoy. Duties and Responsibilities As a Skills Coach at First Intuition, you will have the opportunity to... Be part of a fantastic team and wider network, with a unique culture that values individuality, ambition, teamwork, and effort Support a caseload of L2/3/4/7 accountancy apprentices working for some of the biggest names in practice and industry Hold regular review meetings with learners and line managers Guide learner development through their programme using our bespoke e-portfolio system, including giving feedback on portfolio submissions (non-technical) Monitor learner progression to ensure they reach their highest potential in all the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of the apprenticeship standards Support apprentices through to End Point Assessment Keep excellent records and relevant trackers up to date Be able to develop yourself in many additional areas - and have fun while doing it! Skills and Experience Essential Ability to inspire, influence and motivate, with an enthusiasm for learning Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills Confident and professional, as you will be representing the brand to clients and apprentices Exceptional organisational and time management skills Ability to manage own workload Microsoft literate (Excel, Outlook, Teams) Desirable Accountancy or education background or knowledge Apprenticeship experience Benefits 25 days annual leave, rising to a total of 30 after 5 years (based on full-time hours), PLUS bank holidays 3 Fl Days per year Hybrid working, equipment provided for homeworking Flexible-working positive employer with a range of family-friendly policies Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour confidential access to counselling and support services Competitive Pension Private Medical Insurance Training and development opportunities Long term career prospects in a growing company Employee perks including a range of discounts to suit your lifestyle First Intuition are dedicated to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles require reference checks, an enhanced DBS, and online searches in line with KCSIE guidelines. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. First Intuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy, which can be viewed here . We are a disability confident employer, committed to equal opportunities for all applicants. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.