Senior Trainer (Carpentry Apprenticeship)

Senior Trainer (Carpentry Apprenticeship)

England-Northstowe

Job role: Senior Trainer (Carpentry Apprenticeship)

Working location: Northstowe Training Hub

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Please note: this role is subject to a DBS background check, carried out as part of our pre-employment screening. A full DVLA check will also be required for this role.

Job summary:

We're looking for a passionate Senior Trainer to lead the delivery of our Carpentry Apprenticeship Programme at Northstowe. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, hands on apprenticeship training that supports learners from the workshop to the workplace. You'll use your construction know how to inspire, mentor and guide apprentices to success, ensuring they're ready for their End Point Assessments and future careers in the trade.

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver engaging, industry relevant carpentry apprenticeship training in line with NHBC, Ofsted and ESFA standards.
• Coach and assess apprentices, ensuring their learning progress and achievements stay on track.
• Keep training materials up to date and aligned with current building regulations, NHBC Standards and best practice.
• Work closely with employers to build strong relationships and ensure their training needs are met.
• Promote NHBC's training offer and contribute to continuous improvement across our apprenticeship provision.
• Support and mentor colleagues within the training hub to drive quality and consistency.

What we're looking for:

• Experience delivering or assessing apprenticeships with strong results.
• A background in construction, ideally in house building or timber frame carpentry.
• A teaching or assessing qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a passion for helping others succeed.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when needed.

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents