Skills coach leadership and management (fixed-term contract)

An exciting new Skills Coach role for our Leadership and Management Programmes (24-month fixed-term contract) is available within our growing team of industry-focused professionals in the Apprenticeship Unit at Manchester Metropolitan University. We also welcome applications for part-time or job-share arrangements. If you are interested in a fractional role, please state this in your application. Experience in accounting & finance or teaching is desirable; however, applicants from other fields with leadership or management experience are also encouraged to apply.

As a Skills Coach, you will join a fast-growing, proactive team working with employers, apprentices, and academic colleagues across the University. You will be the key contact for apprentices and employers, providing coaching, guidance, and support. You will monitor progress against apprenticeship standards, prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment, and maintain strong employer relationships to ensure effective workplace development.

You Will Support Apprentices On The Following Programmes

• Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA)
• CMDA Retail
• Accounting and Finance Manager
• PG Teaching Apprenticeship

Typically, You Will

• Conduct apprentice and line manager reviews (online and in the workplace)
• Act as the first point of contact for apprentices and employers
• Coach learners to develop and evidence required knowledge, skills and behaviours
• Deliver workshops to prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment
• Provide pastoral support as Personal Tutor, referring to Student Services where needed
• Liaise with academic teams on workplace assignments and projects
• Represent the University in the workplace

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience teaching or assessing students, apprentices, or trainees
• Experience providing pastoral support
• Background in accounting & finance, teaching, or management
• Experience building strong employer relationships

To Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter via our application portal, outlining how you meet the criteria.

For informal enquiries, contact Rav Bali (Programme Manager, Leadership and Management Degree Apprenticeships) at R.Bali@mmu.ac.uk.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.