Skills Coach (Bio/ Chem) Lab Science Degree Apprenticeships

Manchester Metropolitan University • Remote (Manchester, England, United Kingdom) • £35.12k - £39.36k / year • 5d ago

Advert forSkillsCoach role - Bio Science / Chemical Science DegreeApprenticeship

This post is based in the Department of Natural Sciences. It is a permanent full time position. The Department of Natural Sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the largest in the University, attracting large numbers of students on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Department resides within the Faculty of Science and Engineering and benefits from spacious, modern and well-equipped teaching and research facilities.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Skills Coach who is committed to providing excellent support and guidance for Bio/ Chemical Laboratory Science apprentices. The successful candidate will work closely with the apprenticeship unit and academic colleagues.

As a Skills Coach, you willtypically:

Act as an important bridge between the university setting and the workplace, attending employer forum events/contributing to mentor events and workshops.

Conduct reviews with apprentices and their line managers both in person in the workplace and on-line, building productive relationships with both apprentice and employer and identifying any emerging issues at an early stage. Coach apprentices in developing the skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard.

Lead Skills Workshops, support and prepare the apprentice for the End Point Assessment.

Liaise with academic teams and support students with their assignments, in particular the workplace projects.

The ideal candidate should have experience of teaching and/or working with students, apprentices or trainees. The post holder will need to demonstrate an ability to communicate with both industry professionals and apprentices. You should have a good degree in Bio Sciences, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, scientific research or industry based laboratory background, with demonstrable knowledge of Bio / Chem/ Lab Science. The role normally involves travel to employers, so possessing a clean driving licence would be desirable. Alternatively, a willingness to travel by public transport would be required.

To apply: Please attach your CV and covering letter to the online portal

Information about the Department can be found on our website page https://www.mmu.ac.uk/natural-sciences.

Information about Degree Apprenticeships can be found at https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/courses

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact the Programme Manager, Dr Claire Parry c.parry@mmu.ac.uk

If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.

Hybrid working is offered for this role. The nature of the role requires presence on campus at certain times of year, but at other times you will be able to complete some work remotely. We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations throughout the application process.

£35,116 to £39,355. Grade 7

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