Mortuary Technician Apprentice Progress Coach

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

Are you experienced in mortuary services, anatomical pathology, post-mortem services or a related healthcare science environment — and interested in helping others take their first steps into this specialist profession? We are creating a new role to support the growth of our Mortuary Technician apprenticeship provision, offering the right person the chance to share their expertise, support apprentices in the workplace and contribute to the development of the next generation of skilled mortuary professionals.

As a Mortuary Technician Apprentice Progress Coach, you will work closely with apprentices, employers and college colleagues to help learners stay motivated, make strong progress and feel supported throughout their apprenticeship journey. This is not a formal teaching delivery role; instead, you will use your sector knowledge to guide apprentices through regular progress reviews, identify any barriers to learning, support clear action planning and help learners prepare confidently for successful completion and End Point Assessment.

This flexible, part-time role could suit someone currently working in the sector who wants to take on a meaningful education-focused opportunity alongside existing commitments. It may also appeal to experienced practitioners, supervisors, mentors or managers who enjoy supporting others, sharing professional insight and making a difference beyond their own workplace.

You do not need previous teaching, assessing or apprenticeship experience to apply. We will provide training, guidance and ongoing support, making this an excellent first step for someone who is curious about a career in further education, apprenticeships or work-based learning and wants to build confidence in an education setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct planned apprentice review meetings with learners and employers.
• Monitor apprentice progress against apprenticeship milestones and individual learning plans.
• Support apprentices to remain on track with their programme and end-point assessment preparation.
• Work closely with employers, mentors, and curriculum staff to identify support needs and celebrate achievements.
• Record review outcomes accurately using college systems and documentation.
• Encourage apprentice engagement, wellbeing, and professional development.
• Ensure apprentices understand programme requirements, off-the-job training expectations, and progress targets.
• Identify concerns or barriers to progress and work collaboratively to address them.

What We're Looking For

We would welcome applications from individuals who

• Have experience working within a mortuary, anatomical pathology, post-mortem services, or related healthcare science environment.
• Understand the role and responsibilities of Mortuary Technicians and the wider sector.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are organised and able to manage documentation accurately.
• Enjoy supporting and developing others.
• Can build positive relationships with apprentices and employers.
• Are confident, or willing to develop confidence, using digital services such as Microsoft Teams, Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel and online systems to communicate, record progress and support apprentices effectively.

Desirable

• Experience mentoring, supervising, coaching, or supporting colleagues or trainees.
• Understanding of apprenticeships, vocational qualifications, or work-based learning (training will be provided if not).

Why Join Us?

This newly created post reflects the growth and specialist nature of our Mortuary Technician apprenticeship provision. You will be joining a supportive apprenticeship team and contributing to a programme that helps develop the next generation of skilled mortuary professionals across NHS trusts and mortuary services.

For the right candidate, this role could open the door to future career progression within education and apprenticeships, including potential development towards wider learner support, Trainer Assessor or curriculum delivery roles as opportunities arise.

What the college offers its staff

What we offer

• 35 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (1 FTE).
• LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 17.5% employer contributions.
• Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan.
• Heavily discounted Gym Membership.
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
• 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
• Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
• Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
• Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
• Free onsite parking.
• On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
• Cycle to work scheme and much more.
• Access to free Beamish Tickets.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.