Professional Services Trainer

Role: Professional Services Trainer
Salary: Up to £30k per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Home Based (with travel to sites in Barnsley)
Closing Date: Thursday, 5th March 2026

About Us

Independent Training Services Ltd. and SmartStyle Training Ltd. (ITS) are national training providers. Whether you are looking for employability skills, apprenticeships or professional training courses, we consistently deliver quality vocational training and education from the classroom to the boardroom.
 
By bringing together our expertise in commercial training, workforce development and apprenticeships we are well-placed to make a real difference to individual students and businesses alike.
 
We provide quality training to students who are already employed or preparing to enter into their chosen profession. Our comprehensive portfolio includes accredited end-user IT, business and employability skills courses for individual students, alongside apprenticeships and workforce development for local, regional and national employers. These are delivered by our in-house team of experienced and qualified trainers online, at employer sites and through our network of training centres.

The Opportunity

You’ll play an important role in supporting our apprentices across a variety of business and professional sectors. Using your experience in areas like Customer Service, Business Administration, Hospitality, Human Resources, Project Management, Marketing, Digital, and Financial Services, you’ll deliver apprenticeship programmes that help learners build valuable skills and progress confidently in their careers.

You’ll plan and deliver engaging and effective teaching, learning and assessment sessions tailored to each learner’s needs. Whether you’re coaching someone aiming to become a Team Leader or supporting a learner working towards a qualification in HR or Digital Marketing, your guidance will help them develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed. Your work will be varied and rewarding, combining one-to-one support, workplace visits, online learning, and classroom sessions where appropriate.

Managing your own caseload, you’ll regularly review progress and create personalised learning plans. You’ll work closely with employers to ensure training aligns with their business goals and supports learners’ career ambitions. You’ll also help learners develop their Functional Skills in English, Maths and Digital, either by delivering sessions yourself or working alongside specialist tutors.

You’ll keep accurate records, prepare learners for End Point Assessment (EPA), and include important topics like safeguarding, equality and diversity, and British values into your teaching. 

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the careers of our learners across a range of industries. You’ll use your expertise to help individuals develop practical skills and confidence that directly impact their professional growth. The role offers variety, allowing you to work with diverse learners and employers, keeping your days interesting and rewarding.

About You

We’re looking for a candidate who is confident and knowledgeable across one or more of the service industries such as Customer Service, Business Administration, Hospitality, Human Resources, Project Management, Marketing, Digital, or Financial Services. You’ll need to have strong occupational competence in these areas, alongside a genuine passion for supporting our learners to develop their skills and progress in their careers.

You should have at least 2 years’ experience delivering high-quality apprenticeship provision, particularly in leadership and management. Experience working one-to-one with learners is essential, as is the ability to build positive relationships with employers. You’ll be skilled in preparing learners for assessments, including End Point Assessment (EPA), and comfortable using e-portfolio systems to track progress and manage records.

An effective communicator and organiser, you’ll be able to plan and deliver engaging, tailored teaching sessions that meet individual learner needs. You’ll be adaptable and confident in using technology to support learning and assessments to enable you to successfully manage a varied workload.

Required

• Teaching qualification at Level 4 or willingness to work towards it
• TAQA/Assessor qualification at Level 3
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2)
• Relevant industry qualifications at Level 3 or above
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience delivering apprenticeships
• Experience supporting learners one-to-one
• Experience working with employers
• Skilled in preparing learners for End Point Assessment (EPA)
• Proficient with e-portfolio systems for tracking progress and assessments

Reasons to Join Us

• Up to 32 days annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Free Level 1 Health Care Cover with Westfield Health
• Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development and training
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options

Closing date for applications is Thursday, 5th March. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Job Description and Person Specification

Independent Training Services (ITS) is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. ITS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

To apply for this role, please download and complete our application form, and return the completed form to recruitment@barnsley.ac.uk