Science Coach

Some people spend their careers doing incredible technical work. Others spend their careers helping others become incredible. At Tiro, our Science Coaches do both. We're looking for experienced industry professionals who are ready for something different. People who've built real credibility in laboratory science, manufacturing or materials testing and now want to use that expertise to develop the next generation. This isn't classroom teaching. It's coaching. Challenging. Encouraging. Helping learners connect what they're learning with the realities of the workplace. Working alongside employers to develop confident, capable scientists and technicians who'll go on to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

Work with a caseload of apprentices and their employers; Coach and support learners through their learning journey; Visit employers to see learning applied in real workplace environments; Build strong relationships with learners, workplace mentors and employer stakeholders; Stretch and challenge apprentices to achieve outstanding outcomes; Use your technical expertise to bring learning to life through meaningful coaching conversations; Keep your own industry knowledge current and continue developing your own expertise; Play an active role in improving how we deliver exceptional science apprenticeships

Requirements

Significant experience within one of our specialist sectors; Laboratory Science: experience working within laboratory environments supporting scientific testing, analysis, quality assurance or technical laboratory operations and understanding of good laboratory practice, compliance and great science in the real world; Process Manufacturing: experience from process manufacturing environments such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food production, polymers or related sectors and understanding of production processes, continuous improvement, quality systems and safe, efficient operations; Construction Materials or Physical Materials Testing: experience testing concrete, aggregates, asphalt, soils, polymers or similar materials and understanding of technical standards, quality assurance and interpreting test results in practice; A passion for developing people and sharing your expertise; The ability to explain complex technical concepts in a way that others understand; Strong relationship-building skills and genuine curiosity about people; High standards, good organisation and a proactive approach to solving problems; A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to employer sites

Nice to have

Mentored apprentices; trained colleagues; supervised junior staff; enjoy helping others succeed

Benefits

excellent benefits; flexibility; ongoing development; opportunity to make a genuine impact every single day