Employability Skills & Career Development Trainer

Company Description Primed Talent UK is a London-based talent development organization that focuses on bridging skill gaps and creating sustainable career pathways. Since 2009, the group has supported over 130,000 learners and more than 100 clients across the UK, Europe, the US, and APAC, with a strong emphasis on diverse and tech-focused talent pipelines. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with global representation and a particular focus on underrepresented communities in talent development. Using innovative tools, methodologies, and the iPAT framework, Primed Talent delivers highly customizable, flexible solutions tailored to client and learner needs. Team members join a mission-driven environment dedicated to unlocking potential and shaping a future where talent and opportunities are widely accessible.

Role Description The Employability Skills & Career Development Trainer will deliver engaging, learner-centered training sessions focused on employability, life skills, and career readiness for diverse participant groups. This on-site role, based in Walsall, involves designing and adapting training materials, lesson plans, and activities to meet programme objectives and individual learner needs. The Trainer will facilitate workshops on communication, soft skills, interview preparation, CV development, and workplace expectations, while monitoring learner progress and providing constructive feedback and coaching. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal stakeholders and partners, maintaining accurate training records, and contributing to continuous improvement of training content and delivery. This is a contract position requiring regular on-site presence, with flexibility to work across different cohorts and schedules as programme needs evolve. Tentative start date is 14 September 2026 with a couple of on-site engagements with prospects prior to that.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Training & Development skills, including experience designing and delivering structured training programs or workshops.
• Candidates should possess effective Presentation Skills to facilitate interactive sessions, explain complex topics clearly, and engage diverse groups.
• Candidates should possess Life Skills and Soft Skills expertise, enabling practical coaching on resilience, teamwork, time management, and professional behavior.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written, to support clear instruction, feedback, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience delivering employability or career development programmes in education, community, or workforce settings is highly beneficial.
• Relevant qualifications in education, training, coaching, career guidance, or a related field (e.g., PTLLS/CTLLS, Level 3+ in Education and Training) are preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and confidence working with learners from varied backgrounds and abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability in maintaining records and reports, and the ability to work independently within programme frameworks.