[Hiring] Course Developer and Skills Coach @KnowledgeBrief

Role Description

You will help adapt our established Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner apprenticeship for NHS and healthcare learners, then coach apprentices through the programme over the long term. Development is planned from early 2027, with a proposed spring launch.

• The course framework and core curriculum are already in place.
• Working with the Curriculum Development and Sustainability teams, you will review the content through an NHS lens, adapting examples, workplace activities and evidence opportunities while preserving the apprenticeship standard and its knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Your understanding of NHS structures, local priorities and procurement arrangements will help learners apply the programme in their own trust, integrated care board or department.
• The role sits within Operations and reports to the Curriculum Team Leader.
• You may currently work in NHS sustainability, procurement, estates, operations or management and be ready to move into learning and coaching.
• We will support you to develop your apprenticeship delivery and coaching skills.

Qualifications

• Substantial first-hand experience working within an NHS trust, integrated care board or national NHS body in sustainability, procurement, estates and facilities, operations or management, with hands-on involvement in net zero or social value activity.
• Experience preparing papers or business cases for senior leaders, boards or committees and managing budgets, resources or contracts within NHS governance requirements.
• Understanding of NHS structures and governance, Green Plans, the 2040 and 2045 net zero targets, climate duties under the Health and Care Act 2022 and CQC Well-led expectations on environmental sustainability.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime, NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap, supplier Carbon Reduction Plans and social value; an understanding of how procurement arrangements differ across NHS organisations and functions.
• Awareness of sustainability across healthcare estates, energy, clinical waste, medicines, anaesthetic gases, travel, food, digital services and lower-carbon care pathways.
• Understanding of corporate responsibility and sustainability, including ESG, sustainability frameworks, GHG Protocol scopes, reporting standards, stakeholder theory and risk management.
• Ability to review and adapt learning materials, check credible evidence and meet deadlines; experience coaching, training or developing adults, facilitating workshops and giving feedback.
• A relevant degree in health management, environmental management, sustainability, business or procurement, or equivalent professional experience; a teaching or training qualification such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, or willingness to achieve one.
• Clear communication, confidence with online delivery, strong organisation and accurate record keeping; GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or an accepted equivalent.

Requirements

• Review and adapt learning cycles, workshops, case studies and workplace activities for different NHS settings, retaining existing content where it remains relevant.
• Apply NHS sustainability, governance, budgets, commissioning and procurement knowledge to connect learning with employers’ Green Plans, contracts and improvement priorities.
• Check NHS policy references and resources for accuracy, work to editorial standards and deadlines, and share your subject expertise with colleagues and employer partners.
• Coach adult apprentices through individual learning plans, monthly one-to-one sessions and relevant workshops, adapting support to their roles and working patterns.
• Monitor progress, provide developmental feedback and hold reviews with learners and line managers every 6–8 weeks; identify barriers early and agree practical support.
• Help learners prepare for gateway and end-point assessment, maintain accurate progress and off-the-job learning records, and contribute to programme improvement.
• Follow safeguarding, Prevent, equality, inclusion, funding and quality requirements, raising concerns promptly.

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Dedicated monthly CPD days on successful completion of probation
• Two weeks’ paid time off over Christmas and New Year on successful completion of probation
• Company sick pay on successful completion of probation
• Opportunities to contribute to cross-team projects and organisational growth
• A remote-first environment with opportunities to connect in person

Application Process

• Submit your CV, clearly highlighting your NHS employment experience and involvement in sustainability, procurement, net zero or social value activity.
• Initial screening with the People & Culture Team
• Interview stage(s) with the hiring team
• Final decision and feedback

Company Description

KnowledgeBrief is an apprenticeship and training provider helping people and organisations build the skills they need across business management. Our expertise spans leadership and management, digital, and business and professional services. Through apprenticeships, professional qualifications, workshops and coaching, we connect learning to real work, helping people make better decisions, lead change and improve organisational performance.

We are a values-driven organisation: inspirational, innovative and authentic, with relationships at the heart of how we work. Joining KnowledgeBrief means being part of a team that values the joy of learning and cares about the impact we create for our learners, clients and each other.