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The Workforce, Skills & Apprenticeship Lead will play a key role in expanding Coach Core’s
regional programmes, working with partners such as Active Partnerships, Local
Employers, Strategic Partners, and Referral Partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop a pipeline of employers and young people – Build strong relationships
with local employers, training providers, and community organisations to ensure a
steady flow of apprenticeship opportunities.
Lead apprenticeship programmes – Work with employers and partners to create
high-quality, inclusive apprenticeships that meet workforce needs.
Shape local skills plans – Collaborate with CIMSPA, and key stakeholders to ensure
Coach Core’s work aligns with regional workforce development strategies.
Increase young people’s access to opportunities – Engage charities, community
groups, and local networks to increase recruitment from underrepresented
backgrounds.
Support employers and apprentices – Provide guidance, training, and mentorship
to ensure successful apprentice placements and long-term career progression.
Represent Coach Core at events and forums – Attend conferences, industry
events, and stakeholder meetings to promote apprenticeships in sport and physical
activity.
Gather and use insights to improve our impact – Collect feedback from
employers, apprentices, and partners to ensure our programmes continue to evolve
and remain effective.
This role will lead on regional programme partnerships and strategy, ensuring that Coach
Core is at the forefront of apprenticeship and workforce development in sport

This role has been created as the number of Coach Core
programmes delivered across the North has continued to grow. As
part of this growth, we are evolving what was previously a single
North-based role into two dedicated regional positions, helping us to
deepen our work in the places we already operate by providing
increased support to young people, employers, and partners across
the region, as well as enabling continued growth into new areas
across the North West and North Wales. This vacant position will
specifically cover the North West and North Wales.
Current programme areas include Greater Manchester, Chester,
Liverpool, North Lancashire, and Wrexham.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: The successful applicant would need to be based in
the North West, ideally within Merseyside, Greater Manchester,
Lancashire or Cheshire. We may consider applicants just outside
those regions, but regular regional travel will be required. ‘Hot
desking’ arrangements are available when needed..
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Starting at £31,333 per year, with opportunities for
annual salary progression within the band based on
performance.
Additional Development: A fully funded higher-level
apprenticeship may be available if appropriate