Data Analyst & Software Coach

Skills Coach for Data, Software Development and AI. Hybrid role with flexibility for remote working; travel to employer sites as required. £30,000 - £42,000 (dependent on skills and experience).

• As a Skills Coach you will be supporting learners and employer organisations through work-based learning programmes in Data, Software Development and AI-related disciplines. The role focuses on delivering coaching and training that enables learners to apply skills and knowledge effectively in the workplace, supporting both career progression and organisational impact.
• The post holder will manage a caseload of learners, design and deliver blended learning, and work closely with employers and workplace mentors to ensure timely achievement and high-quality outcomes.
• Coach learners and workplace mentors through structured tripartite sessions aligned to individual learning plans.
• Design and deliver task-based, blended training using virtual and face-to-face methods.
• Assess learner skills and knowledge using formative and summative approaches.
• Be employer responsive by building strong relationships with employer partners to support workforce development and business growth.
• Support learner progression, achievement and preparation for end-point assessment.
• Advise employers on workforce planning and help initiate Degree Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship or Skills Bootcamp programmes with employer partners.
• Adapt delivery to meet diverse learning needs and remove barriers to success.
• Maintain accurate and timely learner records, reports and assessments using internal systems.
• Deliver high-quality learning through virtual learning environments and e-portfolio platforms.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safeguarding, data protection and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, quality assurance and positive learner and employer experiences.

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in IT or technical-related subject.
• Experience working with Microsoft 365 including Power Platform (particularly Power BI) and Copilot Studio.
• Azure.
• GitHub.
• Python.
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above (GCSE grade C/4+).
• Professional experience in relevant technical or digital fields.
• Strong commitment to continuous professional development.
• Broad knowledge of digital, marketing and business growth fundamentals.
• Excellent organisation, communication and report-writing skills.
• Experience working with learners, clients or stakeholders in a coaching or support capacity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing systems and requirements.
• Willingness to travel as required.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and assess all applications fairly and without discrimination.

Personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes only, in accordance with UK data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Due to the volume of applications received we are only able to reply to candidates who match the requirements of the job role. If you have not received a reply within 7 working days of your application being sent, unfortunately it has not been successful on this occasion.