Skills Coach – Level 4 Project Management
Contract: Full-time
Location: Remote (UK) with essential occasional travel for team meetings, standardisation events, learner activities, and other important company events
Salary: From £33,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
Start Date: Available from
July 2026
Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026
(We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage early applications.)
Join KnowledgeBrief
KnowledgeBrief is a leadership and management training provider specialising in apprenticeship delivery, leadership development, business competency training, and professional skills development. Through a blend of apprenticeships, digital learning, workshops, coaching, and practical development programmes, we help individuals and organisations build the knowledge, confidence, and capabilities they need to grow and succeed.
Our vision is to inspire the next generation of leaders through high-impact learning experiences that empower great leadership at every level. We support organisations through core leadership and management training, digital and AI upskilling, and broader organisational performance and professional development solutions.
We are a values-driven organisation with a strong focus on innovation, authenticity, inspiration, and relationships, creating meaningful impact for our learners, clients, colleagues, and partners.
About the Role
We're looking for a passionate and learner-focused Skills Coach to support apprentices studying the Level 4 Project Management apprenticeship standard.
You'll work closely with a cohort of learners, providing coaching, support, challenge, and guidance throughout their apprenticeship journey. Your role will be to help learners develop their knowledge, skills, and behaviours while ensuring they remain engaged, make strong progress, and successfully achieve their apprenticeship.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's professional development, helping project management professionals build confidence, capability, and practical workplace skills. We're looking for someone who is passionate about learning, enjoys building relationships, and is committed to helping others succeed.
Skills Coach - Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Develop and maintain positive coaching relationships with learners throughout their apprenticeship journey
- Deliver engaging one-to-one coaching sessions, workshops, and learning activities
- Support learners to develop their project management knowledge, skills, and behaviours in line with the apprenticeship standard
- Monitor learner progress and implement interventions where additional support is required
- Conduct regular progress reviews with learners and employers, setting meaningful development goals
- Prepare learners for End Point Assessment and support them to achieve successful outcomes
- Maintain accurate learner records and ensure compliance with apprenticeship requirements
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to continuously improve learner experience, quality, and outcomes
- Contribute to standardisation activities, best practice sharing, and curriculum improvements
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or supporting adult learners
- Strong knowledge and practical experience of project management principles and methodologies
- Ability to build positive relationships and motivate learners from a range of backgrounds
- Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
- Ability to manage a caseload of learners and maintain accurate records
- Passion for learning, development, and helping others achieve their potential
- Minimum GCSE Grade C/Level 4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Experience delivering or supporting apprenticeship programmes
- Experience within project management roles or environments
- Qualification at Level 4 or above in Project Management or a related discipline
- Teaching, coaching, assessment, or training qualifications
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Association for Project Management
- Knowledge of apprenticeship standards, funding requirements, and End Point Assessment processes
Why Work With Us?
At KnowledgeBrief, we are committed to creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and able to grow.
You'll benefit from:
- Dedicated monthly CPD time to support your development
- 5.6 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Two-week company closure over Christmas and New Year
- Company sick pay
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Opportunities to contribute to cross-team projects and organisational growth
- A remote-first environment with opportunities to connect in person
- The opportunity to support and inspire the next generation of project management professionals
- Meaningful work that makes a direct impact on learner success and career development
Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment and Inclusion
KnowledgeBrief is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, and all colleagues are expected to share this commitment.
Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks, including right to work, references, and DBS checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Application Process
- Submit your CV via our careers platform
- Initial screening with the People & Culture Team
- Interview stage(s) with the hiring team
- Final decision and feedback
We aim to keep the process timely, transparent, and respectful of your experience.
Ready to Apply?
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and aspirations, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and we will be in touch.
The Hiring Team
KnowledgeBrief
