Central Bedfordshire College · 9 hours ago
Training Coordinator - Plumbing
Bedford, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCentral Bedfordshire College 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 coaching and mentoring to apprentices, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
Education Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Apprenticeship Coordination & Delivery – Manages the full learner journey in plumbing and gas apprenticeships, including induction, training, assessment, and progress tracking, ensuring alignment with awarding body standards
Learner Support & Development – 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
Quality Assurance & Compliance – Oversees internal verification, maintains accurate learner records, ensures evidence meets audit and funding requirements, and supports inspections and standardisation activities
Employer Engagement & Programme Design – Collaborates with employers to arrange assessments and reviews, promotes apprenticeship opportunities, and helps tailor training plans to meet business needs
Professional Standards & Safeguarding – 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
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
Brings 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
Demonstrates strong coordination and record-keeping abilities
Ensuring compliance with audit requirements and successful apprenticeship delivery
Customer-focused, proactive, and adaptable
Time management skills
Willingness to travel across sites
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting equality and diversity
Benefits
27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
People’s pension
Retail and Leisure Discounts
Excellent professional and personal development opportunities
Accessing college courses
Company
Central Bedfordshire College
Central Bedfordshire College is a general Further Education College based in Dunstable in Central Bedfordshire.
Founded in 1961
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase