Vocational Coach

Suncitykickball; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vocational training provider in Manchester is seeking a Vocational Coach to deliver short courses in stewarding, retail, and hospitality. This full-time position offers a fixed-term contract with a salary up to £31,333, generous holiday benefits, and opportunities for progression. The role involves coaching learners, managing caseloads, and ensuring high-quality learning outcomes. Ideal candidates will have experience in the relevant sectors and a passion for sharing knowledge.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Up-to-date industry knowledge and previous teaching or vocational training experience.
• Genuine passion for developing others and sharing knowledge.
• Experience of coaching to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Coach and inspire learners to develop skills in stewarding, retail and hospitality.
• Manage a caseload of learners, ensuring a high-quality learning programme.
• Observe practice and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Experience in retail, hospitality and/or stewarding

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Ability to manage varied workload

Education

Hold or be willing to work towards a relevant teaching qualification

Functional Skills Level 2 in English, Maths and ICT or equivalent

Job description

Vocational Coach – Delivering Stewarding, Retail, Hospitality short courses (3‑week) to learners across Manchester.

12‑month fixed‑term contract, full‑time, Monday to Friday. Start: 5 January 2026. Salary up to £31,333 (incl. car allowance). 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 43 days after year five. Includes CPD, induction, IT kit, eye tests, wellbeing initiatives, progression opportunities, and more.

Responsibilities

• Coach and inspire learners to develop skills in stewarding, retail and hospitality in a group setting.
• Manage and teach a caseload of learners, ensuring a high‑quality learning programme in terms of content, structure and learning outcomes.
• Observe practice and provide constructive feedback.

Values

• Integrity – honest, trustworthy and open.
• One Team – collaborate, respect each other and contribute to team goals.
• Always Improving – forward‑thinking, innovative and take ownership.
• Can Do – positive, inclusive, flexible and proactive.
• Sustainable – long‑term view environmentally, financially and socially.

Behaviours

• Aspirational – able and willing to evolve, achieve potential, adapt to changing environments.
• Respect – lead by example, embrace diversity, build trust.
• Collaboration – work together to offer all learners and customers excellent outcomes, build strong working relationships.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in retail, hospitality and/or stewarding.
• Up‑to‑date industry knowledge and previous teaching or vocational training experience.
• Hold or be willing to work towards a relevant teaching qualification.
• A genuine passion for developing others and sharing knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and deliver high‑quality teaching/coaching.
• Relevant occupational sector experience (vocational) and/or current updated CPD.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English, Maths and ICT or equivalent.
• Experience of coaching to support learning.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload.

Desirable

• Coaching or assessor qualifications (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33).
• Knowledge of government‑funded training and apprenticeship standards.

To apply, please send your CV to Tina Lacey (Recruitment Agency – specialist in skills & training).