Retrofit Skills Coach
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | West Midlands, England |
| Sector | Assessors/Coaches/Trainers/Tutors |
| Salary | £35,000 - £45,000 |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | National Skills Agency |
| Consultant Email | info@nationalskillsagency.co.uk |
| Telephone | 020 3953 1984 |
| Job Ref | OM/RSC |
- Description
Retrofit Skills Coach
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benefits: 33 days’ holiday (incl. bank holidays), discretionary additional day, contributory pension, annual leave purchase scheme
Location: Hybrid – home, head office, and remote sites as requiredAbout Our Client
Our client, is a leading force in retrofit skills, dedicated to improving the sustainability of UK housing. They support the national transition to net zero by training professional retrofitters and shaping industry standards.Role Purpose
The Lead Tutor will deliver high-quality training, assessment, and, where applicable, internal quality assurance across our client’s retrofit training portfolio. The role requires expert technical knowledge, strong training capability, and a commitment to learner success.Key Responsibilities
Training & Assessment- Deliver retrofit training across classroom, online, bootcamp, and bespoke formats.
- Assess learner work and provide constructive feedback within a 5-day SLA.
- Adapt delivery to diverse learning needs and ensure compliance with awarding body standards.
Learner Support
- Act as the primary contact for allocated learners.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and remove barriers to learning.
Quality Assurance & Collaboration
- Conduct IQA activities (where qualified).
- Partner with colleagues to monitor progress, share best practice, and support trainer development.
Course & Product Development
- Contribute technical input to course design, updates, and evaluation.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, standards, and industry innovation.
Administration & Compliance
- Maintain accurate learner records and ensure adherence to all regulatory and internal requirements.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Retrofit Assessor or Coordinator (or DEA where relevant).
- 3+ years’ professional retrofit experience with strong technical expertise.
- Excellent communication, organisational skills, and digital capability.
- Ability to inspire and support diverse learners.
Desirable
- IQA qualification.
- Experience mentoring other trainers/assessors.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Training/assessing qualifications or progress towards them.
- Experience assessing retrofit learner work.
Personal Attributes
- Passionate, learner-focused, and committed to high-quality delivery.
- Patient, adaptable, collaborative, and improvement-driven.
- Able to work independently, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

