Data Coach

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Apprentify Group is a portfolio of six companies, each with its own culture, personality and people. Across the group, we support around 10,000 learners a year and we're scaling fast, building out our data curriculum to meet growing employer demand. We need someone ready to walk alongside every learner on their Data Technical and Data Analyst journey; spotting when they're stuck, pushing them past it and getting them to End-Point Assessment, ready and confident.

THE QUICK FACTS

• Location: Remote-first, UK. Occasional travel for team events or customer meetings.

• Contract: Full-time, permanent

• Start: As soon as possible

• Must hold (or be able to pass) an Enhanced DBS check

• Programmes: Data Technician (level 3) and Data Analyst (level 4)

LIFE IN THE ROLE

You'll own a group of apprentices from day one to End-Point Assessment, and your job is to know exactly where each one of them is - what's clicking, what isn't and what's going to trip them up before it does. You'll give personalised, constructive feedback on real workplace evidence, spot skill gaps early and adapt your coaching to close them.

You'll manage the full apprentice journey: interventions, pastoral support, safeguarding, compliance tracking and the unglamorous but essential admin that keeps a learner on track to complete on time. You'll work closely with employers and line managers to contextualise learning to real organisational challenges and feed insights back to curriculum and quality teams on what's actually landing.

The environment: We work remote-first. You won't be micromanaged, but you will be expected to own your results from day one. Apprentify is a scale-up; processes are still being built and things evolve quickly. The people who thrive here see that as an opportunity, not a problem.

TEAM & CULTURE

You'll join the Delivery team, results-focused, value-driven culture contributors who move fast and support each other.

Reports to: Performance Manager

Delivery Management style: Clear expectations, genuine autonomy over how you get there

What we value:

• Curiosity over perfection

• Progress over polish

• People who take ownership without being asked

THE HONEST HARD BIT

You'll be holding a caseload of learners at very different stages, some of whom are disengaged, behind, or juggling a demanding day job on top of their apprenticeship. This role needs patience, tenacity and genuinely good judgement about when to push and when to support, all in a fast-scaling, occasionally chaotic environment where priorities can shift fast.

IS THIS FOR YOU?

✔ You genuinely care about unlocking talent and enjoy helping people grow
✔ You can translate technical data concepts for non-technical learners without losing the substance
✔ You can hold a caseload of learners and know exactly where each one stands
✔ You're comfortable with pastoral conversations, not just technical ones
✔ You enjoy being challenged to keep growing yourself

This is NOT for you if:
✘ Your data knowledge is theoretical and you can't explain complex ideas to non-technical audiences
✘ You'd rather deliver a session once and move on than track someone's progress for months
✘ You prefer slow, predictable work
✘ You've never trained or coached others before
✘ You see documentation and compliance as someone else's problem
✘ You need a fully structured corporate environment to do your best work

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum 2 years' experience in data analytics, computer science, statistics/mathematics or equivalent

• Proven experience coaching, mentoring or developing individuals 1-2-1 in a professional or educational setting

• Ability to give high-quality, honest, developmental feedback that supports learner progress and achievement

• A proven track record supporting learners to achieve higher-level outcomes, such as merits and distinctions at EPA

• Strong organisational skills for managing a caseload: progress tracking, intervention planning and timely reporting

• Understanding of Safeguarding, Prevent and Equality & Diversity responsibilities

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and work-based learning

• Confidence using digital tools and online learning platforms

Nice to have: industry-recognised qualifications such as BCS Data Analyst, Microsoft (Power BI, Azure Data) or Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, knowledge of End-Point Assessment processes for Data Tech Level 3 & Data Analyst Level 4, understanding of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework, a teaching, training or assessing qualification and understanding of the use of AI in data analytics.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service

• Private medical insurance

• Birthday Leave + Volunteer Day

• Hybrid working with regular collaboration days in our Wilmslow HQ

• Ongoing professional development and leadership support

• Enhanced family leave policies

• Access to mental health and wellbeing support

• Regular company-wide events and team socials

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

1. Initial recruiter call (30 minutes): A conversation about your experience and the role, to ensure genuine alignment before moving forward.

1. Micro-teach interview (45 minutes): You'll prepare and deliver a 15-minute coaching session, followed by a Q&A.

1. Capability interview (1 hour): A conversation about your data experience and your training and coaching approach.

The postholder will be required to undergo a Safer Recruitment check prior to starting work, including an appropriate level of DBS check (dependent on role) and a reference check.

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At Apprentify, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We value different perspectives, lived experiences and ways of thinking, and we recognise the positive impact they have on our learners, our culture and our organisation.

We are dedicated to removing barriers in our recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments where needed to ensure all candidates have a fair opportunity to succeed. If you have any questions about the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, please get in touch with us – we're here to support you.