Job Title: Skills Development Coach - Fire & Security Systems
Location: Blackburn
Pay Range/details: £33,500 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Omega are currently supporting a training provider in their search for a Skills Development Coach who will be responsible for deliver theoretical and practical learning sessions for delivery on level 3 programmes that cover Vocational and Work related skills relative to the sector and to ensure learners are effectively supported throughout the learning process.
Key Responsibilities – Skills Development Coach
- Carry out on-site assessments of Fire and Security system Apprentices and managing a digital portfolio for national and local Fire and Security companies. Mentor and encourage Apprentices through their 3-year programme. This may involve national travel to customer sites.
- Work as part of the Fire and Security Team to assist with the design, development and delivery of learning programmes which are predominantly classroom/theory and/or practical based on programmes up to and including Level 3.
- Knowledgeable, technically competent and ensure you keep up to date with current and relevant occupational experience in The Fire and Security Industry
- Operate with flexibility to be able to teach Level 3 programmes within the role of Engineering FE Tutor delivering FESS Fire and Security based syllabus and assessments of Apprentices.
- Design, develop and deliver creative, inclusive learning programmes, schemes of work, lesson plans and materials to deliver high-quality structured learning sessions to meet learner and customer needs and programme specifications.
- Contribute to the internal verification, assessment and standardisation of work process and to the development and delivery of the SAR (Self-Assessment Report) and QIP (Quality Improvement Plan) or similar in the pursuit of continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Requirements – Skills Development Coach
- Subject specialist vocational qualification (e.g. fire and security/emergency systems/ electrical), minimum level 3.
- Minimum GCSE in English and Mathematics grade C and above.
- NVQ level 3 minimum in Fire and Security apprenticeship.
- L3 Assessor Award (or willing to work towards)
- L3 Teaching Qualification (or willing to work towards)
- Or Apprenticeship including City & Guilds 1882 or equivalent
- City & Guilds Electronic Security and Emergency Systems 1853, 1852, 1851 or 1850
What we can offer – Engineering Instructor
- 27 days holiday (increasing to 32 days in accordance with service) plus Bank Holidays.
- Birthday leave.
- Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5-day holiday per year.
- Contributory pension scheme (after a qualifying period).
- Life insurance based on 4 x annual salary.
- Annual CPD days and opportunities for career development and progression.
- Family friendly policies.
- Modern facilities.
- Free parking (on and off-site).
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
For more information on this role, please contact Michael Farrell on or send a copy of your CV to
Candidates who are currently a Skills Development Coach, Fire Systems Expert, Security Systems Expert, Field Service Engineer, Installer or Apprentice Engineer may be suitable for this position.
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Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
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