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Here at Damar Training we offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities. We have a vision of helping apprentices and their employers reach their potential, and this extends to our colleagues.

If we don’t have a current vacancy that is right for you but you share our values, can enhance our service to employers and apprentices, and have experience then we’d love to hear from you. Just email your CV and a covering letter to info@damartraining.com and we’ll be in touch.

Damar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all staff to share this commitment.

In support of this commitment successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks which will include, but are not limited to, satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Current vacancies:

Quality Improvement Co-ordinator

Job advert

Do you have a passion for apprenticeships? Are you an innovative thinker who thrives on change? Are you ready to make a meaningful difference to individuals and organisations?

We’re looking for a Quality improvement Co-ordinator who can make a real, positive impact. This is a brand new role with the opportunity to bring skills and expertise that will enhance the quality of our apprenticeship provision and contribute to overall success.

Join our award-winning team where we’re Impactful (delivering apprenticeships that make a real difference), Accountable (empowered to deliver on our commitments), work as One Team (with trust, honesty and integrity), and share a Common Purpose (passionate about helping people achieve their potential).

Why you’ll love this role

Shape futures – Build on success so that all apprentices achieve their potential
Stay sharp – Work with a provider who is well prepared for upcoming education reforms
Grow together – Be part of a leading provider with ambitious growth plans
Real flexibility – Work from the office or from your home.

What you’ll do

Co-ordinate and carry out effective quality assurance activity to inform decisions
Ensure quality improvement plans and actions result in timely, positive outcomes
Proactive in implementing actions to support sector changes
Work cross departmentally to contribute to achieving business objectives
Use our innovative platform and tools
Make a tangible difference to apprentice, employer and colleague experience.

You’re perfect if you

Are a qualified IQA with relevant experience
Are driven by continuous improvement and making measurable impact
Want genuine work-life balance with professional purpose
Thrive in a collaborative, values-driven environment.

Ready to be part of team who are believe in the power of apprenticeships? See below for the full job description and details on how to apply.

Job description

Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will co-ordinate and carry out purposeful quality assurance activity across the apprenticeship provision that robustly scrutinises all aspects of education and learning, resulting in high impact quality outcomes that contribute to our overall success and our business objectives.

Location: Home-based with frequent travel to Manchester office
Normal hours of work: Full time – as set out in your terms and conditions of employment
Salary: £32,000 to £34,000 – depending on experience
Reporting to: Quality Manager.

The contents of this job description are not exhaustive. You may also be asked to perform other related duties relevant to the level of your role to meet the ongoing needs of our business.

Key responsibilities

Co-ordinate and conduct a range of quality assurance activities to measure the quality of our apprenticeship offer against our internal frameworks. Some of these activities could include:
- Observations and shadowing of colleagues
- Sampling all aspects of the student journey
- Collating feedback from colleagues, students, employers, and other key stakeholders
Collate and analyse outcomes from quality assurance activity, feedback and performance data
Provide colleagues with clear, accurate and timely reports
Maintain accurate records of quality activities, action plans and impact evidence
Implement actions to support sector changes
Support in monitoring compliance against Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and progress against our quality improvement plan
Assist with external quality assurance visits and preparations for Ofsted inspections.

Knowledge and qualifications

IQA qualifications
Experience of quality assurance in an apprenticeship setting
Experience of driving continuous improvement cross departmentally
A good understanding of how internal policies and frameworks can be used to measure quality
Confident and competent at giving constructive and developmental feedback
Knowledge of regulations relating to apprenticeship funding, awarding organisations, EPA organisations and Ofsted.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong data analysis and reporting skills
Attention to detail
Highly organised
Able to effectively manage conflicting and competing priorities
Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills.

Personal attributes and behaviours

Proactive and solution focused
Accountable
Committed to continuous improvement
Flexible outlook with the ability to work around changing business needs
Professional approach
Team player
Positive can-do attitude
Honesty
Integrity
Trustworthiness.

Additional requirements

To comply with the requirements of our Employee Handbook and our policy documents
To promote the equality of opportunity within our organisation
To demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all apprentices
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement of all roles at Damar that may include sole supervision of young people or vulnerable adults.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to info@damartraining.com.

Business Development Manager

Job advert

Are you an experienced business developer with the ability to develop new business opportunities and generate existing client growth? Are you ready to make a meaningful difference to individuals and organisations through apprenticeship training?

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager who can make a real, positive impact. This role is pivotal in driving our growth and expanding our apprenticeship offering to new and existing employers.

Why you’ll love this role

Shape futures – Support organisations to develop new and existing members of their team
Stay sharp – Work with a provider who is leading the way in business and professional apprenticeship provision
Grow together – Be part of a team that is committed to driving our ambitious growth plans
Real flexibility – Hybrid, with both office and home working available.

What you’ll do

Strategic Sales: Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to identify and secure new opportunities
Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
Revenue Growth: Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs through effective pipeline management and conversion of leads
Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and employer/student satisfaction.

You’re perfect if you have

A minimum of three years of experience in business development, preferably within the apprenticeship or education sector
The ability to develop and implement strategic sales plans which lead to new business opportunities as well as existing client growth
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain key stakeholder relationships.

Ready to be part of team who are believe in the power of apprenticeships? See below for the full job description and details on how to apply.

Job description

As a member of Damar’s business development team, you will sell the benefits of apprenticeships to employers and help them plan and manage apprenticeship programmes that meet their organisational needs and develop the skills of their people. You will be happy working autonomously and to agreed targets.

Location: Home-based with frequent travel to Manchester office (typically one day per week in the office, remote working would be considered for candidates based outside the north west.)
Normal hours of work: Full time – as set out in your terms and conditions of employment
Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience), plus a non-contractual bonus
Reporting to: Divisional Manager – Business Development.

The contents of this job description are not exhaustive. You may also be asked to perform other related duties relevant to the level of your role to meet the ongoing needs of our business.

Key responsibilities

Generate new business through existing client relationships
Develop new client relationships and new business
Proactively making calls and driving up new business pipelines
Working closely with programme managers and training team managers to ensure that our delivery meets business objectives
Demonstrate strong product knowledge to clients
Manage the recruitment of apprentices by your employers
Promote the benefits to employers of apprenticeships for existing staff
Actively networking and attending customer engagement events
Achieve and exceed monthly targets set
Maintain accurate and up to date client records.

Knowledge and qualifications

Strong product knowledge including apprenticeship standards and funding
Business to business sales experience
Track record of achieving results in a target-driven sales environment.

Skills

Excellent customer service and communication skills, both in writing and face to face/by telephone
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience with CRM systems
The ability to plan work and exceed set targets.

Personal attributes and behaviours

Be self-motivated and driven
Enjoy working towards targets and take pride in exceeding them
Be professional, personable and approachable
Be a team player
Flexible with the ability to work around changing business needs
Honesty
Integrity
Trustworthiness.

Additional requirements

To comply with the requirements of our Employee Handbook and our policy documents
To promote the equality of opportunity within our organisation
To demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all apprentices
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement of all roles at Damar that may include sole supervision of young people or vulnerable adults.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to info@damartraining.com.

Application deadline: 23 October (we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received).

Solicitor Coaches

Job advert

Are you ready to revolutionise how the next generation learns law? Do you have a passion to share your knowledge and help people learn and grow.

We’re looking for a number of apprentice coaches who can coach students on our solicitor apprenticeship programme.

Why you’ll love this role

Shape futures – Transform apprentices into confident legal professionals
Stay sharp – Work across cutting-edge legal practices and teams
Grow together – Be part of a leading provider with ambitious growth plans
Real flexibility – Work from the office, from your home, part-time opportunities too

Jenna Oxley, one of our lead coaches, describes working at Damar: “We have a truly supportive, one-team culture where everyone shares the same passion for making a real impact. As a coach, we get to help apprentices grow, achieve their goals, and shape their careers, which is not only rewarding but genuinely life-changing, and it’s an absolute privilege to be able to do that every day.”

What you’ll do

Coach diverse apprentices on their qualification journey
Partner with top law firms and teams to deliver practical, relevant training
Use our innovative platform and tools
Make a tangible difference in people’s careers.

You’re perfect if you

Are a qualified solicitor with recent experience
Are passionate about developing talent and making measurable impact
Want genuine work-life balance with professional purpose
Thrive in a collaborative, values-driven environment.

Job description

You are responsible for managing the coaching of a caseload of apprentices, ensuring that they develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to succeed in their roles and complete their apprenticeships as planned.

Full-time (part-time applicants will also be considered)
Location: Manchester office with our work at home option/Home-based depending on your location.

The contents of this job description are not exhaustive. You may also be asked to perform other related duties relevant to the level of your role to meet the ongoing needs of our business.

Key responsibilities

To understand and agree with employers and apprentices each apprentice’s starting point and skills development needs
Using Damar’s standard delivery model, to agree a training plan with each apprentice and employer that meets those needs
To manage the delivery of the training in line with the plan, quality and, in particular:
- To regularly and thoroughly review progress against all aspects of the plan with the apprentice and their manager.
- To take prompt action where the apprentice falls behind.
- To ensure that the apprentice is accessing and benefiting from delivery that you are not personally undertaking (for example, via Damar OpenLearning or expert knowledge tutors).
To ensure that the apprentice is healthy, safe and supported at work
To understand the apprentice’s and employer’s ambitions for progression and to work with the Damar account manager to support progression where possible
To work in accordance with Damar’s systems, in particular our enrolment and e-portfolio systems and Damar OpenLearning
To maximise efficiency for the benefit of your apprentices, our partner employers and Damar
To ensure all reporting activity and administration reports are owned, managed and delivered on time.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access)
Ability to engage with a wide cross section of people
Self-motivated and highly organised to manage your own time.

Knowledge and qualifications

Qualified solicitor with recent experience
A teaching qualification is an advantage however full training will be given
A good level at GCSE (or higher) in maths and English
A strong legal vocational background and a commitment to maintain your vocational competence.

Personal attributes and behaviours

Professional approach
Ability to prioritise
Team player
Flexible to support team and business needs
Honesty
Integrity
Trustworthy.

Additional requirements

To comply with the requirements of our Employee Handbook and policy documents
To promote the equality of opportunity within our organisation
To demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement of all roles at Damar
A car, insured for business use and full driving licence
Completion of all Damar compulsory (business-wide or team-specific) training.

How to apply

To apply for the role of solicitor coach and/or paralegal coach, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to info@damartraining.com.