Driver Apprenticeship Learning Coach

Job Introduction

We are seeking a Driver Apprenticeship Learning Coach to join our team based in Tonbridge. 

Looking after drivers and shunter drivers, you will provide support and coaching to apprentices, as well as assessing the portfolio of evidence and performance of learners against the knowledge, skills, and behaviour criteria laid out in the relevant apprenticeship standard.

You will safeguard and communicate with learners, carry out progress reviews and support the completion of e-portfolios, and work effectively within the Apprenticeship Team and with Functional Skills tutors, Line Managers, and the Training Team to ensure learners progress effectively and achieve their qualification.

As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to support in the promotion of apprenticeships across the organisation and carry out project work.

We are looking for a pro-active team player, with a strong work ethic to join our highly engaged team.

As a member of the HR team, you will also play a broad role in the delivery of the HR business objectives. 

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The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate the following in your application;

• Experience of Train Driving.
• Knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards and Governance
• Ability to build positive relationships with learners, key stakeholders, and colleagues
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT applications with experience in producing reports.
• Highly organised and methodical approach to work and able to meet deadlines. Able to effectively manage individual data and keep accurate records.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Shows awareness of goals and standards, ensuring that quality and productivity standards are met.
• Analyses issues and breaks them down into component parts, making systematic and rational judgements based on relevant information.
• Have the initiative to work unsupervised, and undirected.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and coach learners.

Package Description

Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;

• A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme 
• Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
• After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
• Up to 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

If you are successful in the role you have autonomy on how your working life looks, whether that be part-time, flexible working, hybrid working etc... All working options can be discusses at interview stage. 

About the Company

The standard blurb…

Southeastern is one of the busiest commuter rail companies in the UK running more than 2,000 trains, and carrying nearly 600,000* passengers every day between London, Kent and East Sussex.

Just over 4,500 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

·We aim to be the best

·We make the difference together

·We care passionately about our people and our passengers

Southeastern are proud to work with some fantastic organisations and our recent accreditations are part of our journey to becoming an even better place to work.  We continue to work across the industry and forge closer working with Network Rail

*now nearer 470,000 …. The pandemic continues to affect how we all work and travel!

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds

We are going to do this recruitment a bit differently.  We are going to involve our colleagues in your interview.  The final stage will involve a presentation or a challenge for you to address.  Whether you have worked in rail all your life or you want to come and see what it is about we want to hear from you.  We want a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve and for you to meet our people as part of the process.

What you should really know about working at Southeastern

Winner of Rail Business of the Year 2023 as well as being highly commended in both the Diversity and Inclusion and the Wellbeing in Rail categories

Ranked as part of the 5% club in the Apprenticeships Top 100 Employees 2022. The country’s most outstanding apprenticeship employers for 2022 were recognised for their vital work boosting career opportunities for more people

Currently seeking assessment against the Investors in People ‘We Invest in Apprentices’ accreditation and already hold Gold accreditation against the other two IiP Standards: We Invest in People and We invest in Wellbeing

Financial Times Diversity Leaders ranking for 2023 comprising 850 companies across Europe seen to do more than just talk about their commitment to diversity and inclusion taking action to promote change and create an inclusive environment

Named in The Sun's Top 8 menopause-friendly employers (in 2022)

Won the Women in Rail Top Employer award in both 2020 and 2022. 

Learn more about our exciting apprenticeship programmes. 

SE Trains Limited