Skills Coach – Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship
Contract: Full-time
Location: Remote, UK. Candidates must live within reasonable travelling distance of London for occasional in-person days Salary: up to £37,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications Start Date: Immediate start available
Closing Date: Monday 10th August 2026
(We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage early applications.)
Join KnowledgeBrief
KnowledgeBrief is a leadership and management training provider specialising in apprenticeships, leadership development, business competency training and professional skills development.
Through digital learning, workshops, coaching and practical development programmes, we help individuals and organisations build the knowledge, confidence and capabilities they need to succeed.
We are a values-driven organisation focused on innovation, authenticity, inspiration and strong relationships, creating meaningful impact for our learners, clients and colleagues.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced coaching professional to support learners completing our Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship.
This is primarily a coaching and pastoral role. You will build trusted relationships with learners, help them overcome barriers and provide the right balance of support, encouragement and constructive challenge. Working with learners, line managers and the wider Apprenticeship Team, you will help learners remain engaged, take ownership of their progress and apply their learning within real HR and workplace situations.
You do not need to be a senior HR specialist, but you must be confident working with HR and people professionals and understanding their workplace context.
The role is fully remote, although candidates must live within reasonable travelling distance of London for occasional meetings and company events.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
Provide expert coaching, guidance and motivation to adult learners enrolled on the Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship
Develop tailored learning plans that support progression from each learner’s individual starting point
Integrate on-the-job and off-the-job learning, helping learners apply people practices effectively
Provide additional support and catch-up strategies based on individual learner needs
Engage line managers in learner progress through regular tripartite reviews
Prepare learners for end-point assessment
Ensure learners meet off-the-job training requirements and achieve their learning outcomes
Proactively re-engage learners who are falling behind and support them to return to planned progress
Maintain accurate and timely learner records in line with funding, quality and compliance requirements
Support with Workshop delivery and marking
Participate in Apprenticeship Team and standardisation meetings
Foster a passion for learning among professionals from a diverse range of organisations and industries
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Essential
Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting adult learners
A strong pastoral approach and the ability to respond appropriately to barriers affecting learning
The ability to build trusted relationships while maintaining clear expectations and accountability
Confidence holding supportive and appropriately challenging conversations
Strong communication, organisation and learner-management skills
Confidence working with HR and people professionals and helping them apply learning in the workplace
A relevant qualification in coaching, teaching, assessing, learning and development or people practice, or equivalent professional experience
An understanding of safeguarding and effective learner support
Desirable
Experience within the apprenticeship or further education sector
Experience supporting Level 5 People Professional learners
Knowledge of apprenticeship requirements, including off-the-job training and end-point assessment
A recognised coaching, teaching or assessing qualification
A Level 5 or higher qualification in coaching, learning and development, HR or people practice
Interpersonal Fit
We’re looking for someone who:
Is warm, approachable and committed to providing a positive learner experience
Brings curiosity and a passion for learning
Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships
Balances empathy with constructive challenge and accountability
Takes ownership, works collaboratively and delivers with quality
Why Work With Us?
At KnowledgeBrief, we are committed to creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged and able to grow.
You’ll benefit from:
Dedicated monthly CPD time
5.6 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Two-week company closure over Christmas and New Year
Company sick pay
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Opportunities to contribute to cross-team projects and organisational growth
A remote-first environment with opportunities to connect in person
Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment and Inclusion
KnowledgeBrief is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, and all colleagues are expected to share this commitment.
Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks, including right to work, references and DBS checks where appropriate.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Application Process
Submit your CV via our dedicated platform
Initial screening with the People & Culture Team
Interview stage or stages with the hiring team
Final decision and feedback
We aim to keep the process timely, transparent and respectful of your experience.
Ready to Apply?
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and aspirations, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and we will be in touch.
The Hiring Team
KnowledgeBrief
Salary: up to £37,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
KnowledgeBrief is a professional learning and development company that partners with organisations across industries to elevate leadership through emotionally intelligent, evidence-based learning. The company specializes in commercial Leadership & Management professional qualifications aligned to Chartered Management Institute (CMI) standards, offering rigorous, contemporary, and academically credible development experiences for leaders at all levels. They develop curriculum content, digital learning assets, and apprenticeship programmes in areas including leadership development and artificial intelligence & automation practitioner training. KnowledgeBrief operates with a values-driven culture focused on helping professionals learn, lead, and succeed across the UK.
